How many syllables in "overtures"?

"overtures" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - tures).

How to divide "overtures"?

"overtures" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · tures.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"overtures": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·tures

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O-ver-tures(o · ver · tures)● ○ ○

Stress in "overtures" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈoʊ.vər.tʃərz⁄

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IPAˈoʊ.vər.tʃərz

Lettergrepeno·ver·tures

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