How many syllables in "hmm"?

"hmm" has 1 lettergrepen (hmm).

"hmm" divides into 1 parts: hmm.

Where is the stress in "hmm"?

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

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"hmm": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hmm

Hoofdklemtoon

HMM(hmm)●

Stress in "hmm" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄həm⁄

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Automatisch afspelen

IPAhəm

Lettergrepenhmm

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So he knew that Ramanujan was special. Hmm, didn't expect to get emotional for you, but this is what I do when I think about Ramanujan. but this is what I do when I think about Ramanujan.

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How many syllables in "hmm"?: "hmm" has 1 lettergrepen (hmm).
How to divide "hmm"?: "hmm" divides into 1 parts: hmm.
Where is the stress in "hmm"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "hmm"?: Say each syllable slowly (hmm) and listen on SayItVid.