How many syllables in "milepost"?

"milepost" has 3 lettergrepen (mi - le - post).

How to divide "milepost"?

"milepost" divides into 3 parts: mi · le · post.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mi... le... post) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"milepost": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mi·le·post

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MI-le-post(mi · le · post)● ○ ○

Stress in "milepost" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmaɪlˌpoʊst⁄

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IPAˈmaɪlˌpoʊst

Lettergrepenmi·le·post

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