How many syllables in "hermit"?

"hermit" has 2 lettergrepen (her - mit).

How to divide "hermit"?

"hermit" divides into 2 parts: her · mit.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"hermit": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:her·mit

Hoofdklemtoon

HER-mit(her · mit)● ○

Stress in "hermit" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɜːr.mɪt⁄

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IPAˈhɜːr.mɪt

Lettergrepenher·mit

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