How many syllables in "lowdown"?

"lowdown" has 2 lettergrepen (low - down).

How to divide "lowdown"?

"lowdown" divides into 2 parts: low · down.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"lowdown": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:low·down

Hoofdklemtoon

LOW-down(low · down)● ○

Stress in "lowdown" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈloʊˌdaʊn⁄

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IPAˈloʊˌdaʊn

Lettergrepenlow·down

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