How many syllables in "hempstead"?

"hempstead" has 2 lettergrepen (hemp - stead).

How to divide "hempstead"?

"hempstead" divides into 2 parts: hemp · stead.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"hempstead": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hemp·stead

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HEMP-stead(hemp · stead)● ○

Stress in "hempstead" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɛmpstɛd⁄

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IPAˈhɛmpstɛd

Lettergrepenhemp·stead

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