How many syllables in "heavyweights"?

"heavyweights" has 3 lettergrepen (heav - y - weights).

How to divide "heavyweights"?

"heavyweights" divides into 3 parts: heav · y · weights.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"heavyweights": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:heav·y·weights

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HEAV-y-weights(heav · y · weights)● ○ ○

Stress in "heavyweights" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɛviˌweɪts⁄

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IPAˈhɛviˌweɪts

Lettergrepenheav·y·weights

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