How many syllables in "ishtar"?

"ishtar" has 2 lettergrepen (ish - tar).

How to divide "ishtar"?

"ishtar" divides into 2 parts: ish · tar.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"ishtar": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ish·tar

Hoofdklemtoon

ISH-tar(ish · tar)● ○

Stress in "ishtar" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɪʃtɑːr⁄

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IPAˈɪʃtɑːr

Lettergrepenish·tar

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