How many syllables in "mister"?

"mister" has 2 lettergrepen (mis - ter).

How to divide "mister"?

"mister" divides into 2 parts: mis · ter.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"mister": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mis·ter

Hoofdklemtoon

MIS-ter(mis · ter)● ○

Stress in "mister" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɪstər⁄

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IPAˈmɪstər

Lettergrepenmis·ter

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