How many syllables in "liar"?

"liar" has 2 lettergrepen (li - ar).

How to divide "liar"?

"liar" divides into 2 parts: li · ar.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"liar": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:li·ar

Hoofdklemtoon

LI-ar(li · ar)● ○

Stress in "liar" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlaɪər⁄

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IPAˈlaɪər

Lettergrepenli·ar

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