How many syllables in "islander"?

"islander" has 3 lettergrepen (is - lan - der).

How to divide "islander"?

"islander" divides into 3 parts: is · lan · der.

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

Say each syllable slowly (is... lan... der) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"islander": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:is·lan·der

Hoofdklemtoon

IS-lan-der(is · lan · der)● ○ ○

Stress in "islander" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈaɪ.lən.dər⁄

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IPAˈaɪ.lən.dər

Lettergrepenis·lan·der

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How many syllables in "islander"?: "islander" has 3 lettergrepen (is - lan - der).
How to divide "islander"?: "islander" divides into 3 parts: is · lan · der.
Where is the stress in "islander"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "islander"?: Say each syllable slowly (is... lan... der) and listen on SayItVid.