How many syllables in "moorman"?

"moorman" has 2 lettergrepen (moor - man).

How to divide "moorman"?

"moorman" divides into 2 parts: moor · man.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"moorman": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:moor·man

Hoofdklemtoon

MOOR-man(moor · man)● ○

Stress in "moorman" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmʊər.mən⁄

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IPAˈmʊər.mən

Lettergrepenmoor·man

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