How many syllables in "liftoff"?

"liftoff" has 2 lettergrepen (lift - off).

How to divide "liftoff"?

"liftoff" divides into 2 parts: lift · off.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"liftoff": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lift·off

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LIFT-off(lift · off)● ○

Stress in "liftoff" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪft.ɔːf⁄

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IPAˈlɪft.ɔːf

Lettergrepenlift·off

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2:10

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