How many syllables in "jefferies"?

"jefferies" has 3 lettergrepen (jef - fer - ies).

How to divide "jefferies"?

"jefferies" divides into 3 parts: jef · fer · ies.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"jefferies": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:jef·fer·ies

Hoofdklemtoon

JEF-fer-ies(jef · fer · ies)● ○ ○

Stress in "jefferies" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʒɛfəriz⁄

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IPAˈdʒɛfəriz

Lettergrepenjef·fer·ies

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