How many syllables in "masterpiece"?

"masterpiece" has 3 lettergrepen (mas - ter - piece).

How to divide "masterpiece"?

"masterpiece" divides into 3 parts: mas · ter · piece.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mas... ter... piece) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"masterpiece": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mas·ter·piece

Hoofdklemtoon

MAS-ter-piece(mas · ter · piece)● ○ ○

Stress in "masterpiece" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmæs.tərˌpiːs⁄

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IPAˈmæs.tərˌpiːs

Lettergrepenmas·ter·piece

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