How many syllables in "labourer"?

"labourer" has 3 lettergrepen (la - bour - er).

How to divide "labourer"?

"labourer" divides into 3 parts: la · bour · er.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"labourer": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:la·bour·er

Hoofdklemtoon

LA-bour-er(la · bour · er)● ○ ○

Stress in "labourer" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈleɪ.bər.ər⁄

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IPAˈleɪ.bər.ər

Lettergrepenla·bour·er

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