How many syllables in "longshot"?

"longshot" has 2 lettergrepen (long - shot).

How to divide "longshot"?

"longshot" divides into 2 parts: long · shot.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"longshot": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:long·shot

Hoofdklemtoon

LONG-shot(long · shot)● ○

Stress in "longshot" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɔŋ.ʃɒt⁄

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IPAˈlɔŋ.ʃɒt

Lettergrepenlong·shot

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