How many syllables in "overcomes"?

"overcomes" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - comes).

How to divide "overcomes"?

"overcomes" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · comes.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"overcomes": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·comes

Hoofdklemtoon

o-ver-COMES(o · ver · comes)○ ○ ●

Stress in "overcomes" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌoʊ.vərˈkʌmz⁄

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IPAˌoʊ.vərˈkʌmz

Lettergrepeno·ver·comes

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How many syllables in "overcomes"?: "overcomes" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - comes).
How to divide "overcomes"?: "overcomes" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · comes.
Where is the stress in "overcomes"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "overcomes"?: Say each syllable slowly (o... ver... comes) and listen on SayItVid.