How many syllables in "letter"?

"letter" has 2 lettergrepen (let - ter).

How to divide "letter"?

"letter" divides into 2 parts: let · ter.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"letter": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:let·ter

Hoofdklemtoon

LET-ter(let · ter)● ○

Stress in "letter" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɛtər⁄

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IPAˈlɛtər

Lettergrepenlet·ter

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