How many syllables in "paternoster"?

"paternoster" has 4 lettergrepen (pa - ter - no - ster).

How to divide "paternoster"?

"paternoster" divides into 4 parts: pa · ter · no · ster.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pa... ter... no... ster) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"paternoster": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pa·ter·no·ster

Hoofdklemtoon

PA-ter-no-ster(pa · ter · no · ster)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "paternoster" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɑtəɹˌnɔstɚ⁄

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IPAˈpɑtəɹˌnɔstɚ

Lettergrepenpa·ter·no·ster

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How many syllables in "paternoster"?: "paternoster" has 4 lettergrepen (pa - ter - no - ster).
How to divide "paternoster"?: "paternoster" divides into 4 parts: pa · ter · no · ster.
Where is the stress in "paternoster"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "paternoster"?: Say each syllable slowly (pa... ter... no... ster) and listen on SayItVid.