How many syllables in "mastiff"?

"mastiff" has 2 lettergrepen (mas - tiff).

How to divide "mastiff"?

"mastiff" divides into 2 parts: mas · tiff.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"mastiff": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mas·tiff

Hoofdklemtoon

MAS-tiff(mas · tiff)● ○

Stress in "mastiff" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmæs.tɪf⁄

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IPAˈmæs.tɪf

Lettergrepenmas·tiff

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