How many syllables in "nosedive"?

"nosedive" has 2 lettergrepen (nose - dive).

How to divide "nosedive"?

"nosedive" divides into 2 parts: nose · dive.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"nosedive": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nose·dive

Hoofdklemtoon

NOSE-dive(nose · dive)● ○

Stress in "nosedive" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnoʊzˌdaɪv⁄

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IPAˈnoʊzˌdaɪv

Lettergrepennose·dive

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