How many syllables in "lefthanded"?

"lefthanded" has 3 lettergrepen (left - hand - ed).

How to divide "lefthanded"?

"lefthanded" divides into 3 parts: left · hand · ed.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"lefthanded": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:left·hand·ed

Hoofdklemtoon

left-HAND-ed(left · hand · ed)○ ● ○

Stress in "lefthanded" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌlɛftˈhændɪd⁄

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IPAˌlɛftˈhændɪd

Lettergrepenleft·hand·ed

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