How many syllables in "manpower"?

"manpower" has 3 lettergrepen (man - pow - er).

How to divide "manpower"?

"manpower" divides into 3 parts: man · pow · er.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"manpower": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:man·pow·er

Hoofdklemtoon

MAN-pow-er(man · pow · er)● ○ ○

Stress in "manpower" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmænˌpaʊ.ər⁄

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IPAˈmænˌpaʊ.ər

Lettergrepenman·pow·er

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How many syllables in "manpower"?: "manpower" has 3 lettergrepen (man - pow - er).
How to divide "manpower"?: "manpower" divides into 3 parts: man · pow · er.
Where is the stress in "manpower"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "manpower"?: Say each syllable slowly (man... pow... er) and listen on SayItVid.