How many syllables in "moondog"?

"moondog" has 2 lettergrepen (moon - dog).

How to divide "moondog"?

"moondog" divides into 2 parts: moon · dog.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"moondog": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:moon·dog

Hoofdklemtoon

MOON-dog(moon · dog)● ○

Stress in "moondog" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmuːnˌdɔːɡ⁄

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IPAˈmuːnˌdɔːɡ

Lettergrepenmoon·dog

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