How many syllables in "iceberg"?

"iceberg" has 2 lettergrepen (ice - berg).

How to divide "iceberg"?

"iceberg" divides into 2 parts: ice · berg.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"iceberg": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ice·berg

Hoofdklemtoon

ICE-berg(ice · berg)● ○

Stress in "iceberg" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈaɪs.bɜːrɡ⁄

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IPAˈaɪs.bɜːrɡ

Lettergrepenice·berg

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