How many syllables in "metalwork"?

"metalwork" has 3 lettergrepen (met - al - work).

How to divide "metalwork"?

"metalwork" divides into 3 parts: met · al · work.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"metalwork": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:met·al·work

Hoofdklemtoon

MET-al-work(met · al · work)● ○ ○

Stress in "metalwork" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɛt.əlˌwɜːrk⁄

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IPAˈmɛt.əlˌwɜːrk

Lettergrepenmet·al·work

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