How many syllables in "handlebars"?

"handlebars" has 3 lettergrepen (han - dle - bars).

How to divide "handlebars"?

"handlebars" divides into 3 parts: han · dle · bars.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"handlebars": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:han·dle·bars

Hoofdklemtoon

HAN-dle-bars(han · dle · bars)● ○ ○

Stress in "handlebars" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhændəlˌbɑːrz⁄

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IPAˈhændəlˌbɑːrz

Lettergrepenhan·dle·bars

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How many syllables in "handlebars"?: "handlebars" has 3 lettergrepen (han - dle - bars).
How to divide "handlebars"?: "handlebars" divides into 3 parts: han · dle · bars.
Where is the stress in "handlebars"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "handlebars"?: Say each syllable slowly (han... dle... bars) and listen on SayItVid.