How many syllables in "herdsman"?

"herdsman" has 2 lettergrepen (her - dsman).

How to divide "herdsman"?

"herdsman" divides into 2 parts: her · dsman.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"herdsman": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:her·dsman

Hoofdklemtoon

HER-dsman(her · dsman)● ○

Stress in "herdsman" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenher·dsman

Hoor in contextUS

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