How many syllables in "moonshine"?

"moonshine" has 2 lettergrepen (moon - shine).

How to divide "moonshine"?

"moonshine" divides into 2 parts: moon · shine.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"moonshine": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:moon·shine

Hoofdklemtoon

MOON-shine(moon · shine)● ○

Stress in "moonshine" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmuːn.ʃaɪn⁄

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IPAˈmuːn.ʃaɪn

Lettergrepenmoon·shine

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