How many syllables in "passphrase"?

"passphrase" has 2 lettergrepen (pas - sphrase).

How to divide "passphrase"?

"passphrase" divides into 2 parts: pas · sphrase.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"passphrase": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pas·sphrase

Hoofdklemtoon

PAS-sphrase(pas · sphrase)● ○

Stress in "passphrase" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenpas·sphrase

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