How many syllables in "metier"?

"metier" has 2 lettergrepen (me - tier).

How to divide "metier"?

"metier" divides into 2 parts: me · tier.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"metier": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:me·tier

Hoofdklemtoon

ME-tier(me · tier)● ○

Stress in "metier" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmeɪtjeɪ⁄

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IPAˈmeɪtjeɪ

Lettergrepenme·tier

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