How many syllables in "nighthawk"?

"nighthawk" has 2 lettergrepen (night - hawk).

How to divide "nighthawk"?

"nighthawk" divides into 2 parts: night · hawk.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"nighthawk": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:night·hawk

Hoofdklemtoon

NIGHT-hawk(night · hawk)● ○

Stress in "nighthawk" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnaɪt.hɔːk⁄

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IPAˈnaɪt.hɔːk

Lettergrepennight·hawk

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