How many syllables in "manslaughter"?

"manslaughter" has 3 lettergrepen (man - slaugh - ter).

How to divide "manslaughter"?

"manslaughter" divides into 3 parts: man · slaugh · ter.

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

Say each syllable slowly (man... slaugh... ter) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"manslaughter": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:man·slaugh·ter

Hoofdklemtoon

MAN-slaugh-ter(man · slaugh · ter)● ○ ○

Stress in "manslaughter" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmæn.slɔː.tər⁄

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IPAˈmæn.slɔː.tər

Lettergrepenman·slaugh·ter

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