How many syllables in "letterbox"?

"letterbox" has 3 lettergrepen (let - ter - box).

How to divide "letterbox"?

"letterbox" divides into 3 parts: let · ter · box.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"letterbox": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:let·ter·box

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LET-ter-box(let · ter · box)● ○ ○

Stress in "letterbox" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenlet·ter·box

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