How many syllables in "nigger"?

"nigger" has 2 lettergrepen (nig - ger).

How to divide "nigger"?

"nigger" divides into 2 parts: nig · ger.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"nigger": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nig·ger

Hoofdklemtoon

NIG-ger(nig · ger)● ○

Stress in "nigger" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnɪɡər⁄

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IPAˈnɪɡər

Lettergrepennig·ger

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