How many syllables in "orphans"?

"orphans" has 2 lettergrepen (or - phans).

How to divide "orphans"?

"orphans" divides into 2 parts: or · phans.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"orphans": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:or·phans

Hoofdklemtoon

OR-phans(or · phans)● ○

Stress in "orphans" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɔːrfənz⁄

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IPAˈɔːrfənz

Lettergrepenor·phans

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