How many syllables in "handguard"?

"handguard" has 2 lettergrepen (han - dguard).

How to divide "handguard"?

"handguard" divides into 2 parts: han · dguard.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"handguard": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:han·dguard

Hoofdklemtoon

HAN-dguard(han · dguard)● ○

Stress in "handguard" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenhan·dguard

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How many syllables in "handguard"?: "handguard" has 2 lettergrepen (han - dguard).
How to divide "handguard"?: "handguard" divides into 2 parts: han · dguard.
Where is the stress in "handguard"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "handguard"?: Say each syllable slowly (han... dguard) and listen on SayItVid.