How many syllables in "northeaster"?

"northeaster" has 3 lettergrepen (nor - thea - ster).

How to divide "northeaster"?

"northeaster" divides into 3 parts: nor · thea · ster.

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

Say each syllable slowly (nor... thea... ster) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"northeaster": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nor·thea·ster

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NOR-thea-ster(nor · thea · ster)● ○ ○

Stress in "northeaster" falls on 1st syllable.

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How many syllables in "northeaster"?: "northeaster" has 3 lettergrepen (nor - thea - ster).
How to divide "northeaster"?: "northeaster" divides into 3 parts: nor · thea · ster.
Where is the stress in "northeaster"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "northeaster"?: Say each syllable slowly (nor... thea... ster) and listen on SayItVid.