How many syllables in "loafer"?

"loafer" has 2 lettergrepen (loa - fer).

How to divide "loafer"?

"loafer" divides into 2 parts: loa · fer.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"loafer": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:loa·fer

Hoofdklemtoon

LOA-fer(loa · fer)● ○

Stress in "loafer" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈloʊ.fər⁄

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IPAˈloʊ.fər

Lettergrepenloa·fer

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