How many syllables in "humpback"?

"humpback" has 2 lettergrepen (hump - back).

How to divide "humpback"?

"humpback" divides into 2 parts: hump · back.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"humpback": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hump·back

Hoofdklemtoon

HUMP-back(hump · back)● ○

Stress in "humpback" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhʌmp.bæk⁄

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IPAˈhʌmp.bæk

Lettergrepenhump·back

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