How many syllables in "hijackers"?

"hijackers" has 3 lettergrepen (hi - jack - ers).

How to divide "hijackers"?

"hijackers" divides into 3 parts: hi · jack · ers.

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

Say each syllable slowly (hi... jack... ers) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"hijackers": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hi·jack·ers

Hoofdklemtoon

HI-jack-ers(hi · jack · ers)● ○ ○

Stress in "hijackers" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhaɪˌdʒækərz⁄

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IPAˈhaɪˌdʒækərz

Lettergrepenhi·jack·ers

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