How many syllables in "pastor"?

"pastor" has 2 lettergrepen (pas - tor).

How to divide "pastor"?

"pastor" divides into 2 parts: pas · tor.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"pastor": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pas·tor

Hoofdklemtoon

PAS-tor(pas · tor)● ○

Stress in "pastor" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpæstər⁄

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IPAˈpæstər

Lettergrepenpas·tor

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