How many syllables in "oarlock"?

"oarlock" has 2 lettergrepen (oar - lock).

How to divide "oarlock"?

"oarlock" divides into 2 parts: oar · lock.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"oarlock": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:oar·lock

Hoofdklemtoon

OAR-lock(oar · lock)● ○

Stress in "oarlock" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɔːr.lɑːk⁄

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IPAˈɔːr.lɑːk

Lettergrepenoar·lock

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