How many syllables in "handheld"?

"handheld" has 2 lettergrepen (hand - held).

How to divide "handheld"?

"handheld" divides into 2 parts: hand · held.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"handheld": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hand·held

Hoofdklemtoon

HAND-held(hand · held)● ○

Stress in "handheld" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhændˌhɛld⁄

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IPAˈhændˌhɛld

Lettergrepenhand·held

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