How many syllables in "mockingbird"?

"mockingbird" has 3 lettergrepen (mock - ing - bird).

How to divide "mockingbird"?

"mockingbird" divides into 3 parts: mock · ing · bird.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"mockingbird": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mock·ing·bird

Hoofdklemtoon

MOCK-ing-bird(mock · ing · bird)● ○ ○

Stress in "mockingbird" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɒkɪŋbɜːd⁄

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IPAˈmɒkɪŋbɜːd

Lettergrepenmock·ing·bird

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