How many syllables in "hotbed"?

"hotbed" has 2 lettergrepen (hot - bed).

How to divide "hotbed"?

"hotbed" divides into 2 parts: hot · bed.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"hotbed": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hot·bed

Hoofdklemtoon

HOT-bed(hot · bed)● ○

Stress in "hotbed" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɒt.bɛd⁄

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IPAˈhɒt.bɛd

Lettergrepenhot·bed

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