How many syllables in "meager"?

"meager" has 2 lettergrepen (mea - ger).

How to divide "meager"?

"meager" divides into 2 parts: mea · ger.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"meager": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mea·ger

Hoofdklemtoon

MEA-ger(mea · ger)● ○

Stress in "meager" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmiː.ɡər⁄

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IPAˈmiː.ɡər

Lettergrepenmea·ger

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