How many syllables in "petersen"?

"petersen" has 3 lettergrepen (pe - ter - sen).

How to divide "petersen"?

"petersen" divides into 3 parts: pe · ter · sen.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pe... ter... sen) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"petersen": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pe·ter·sen

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PE-ter-sen(pe · ter · sen)● ○ ○

Stress in "petersen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpiːtərsən⁄

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IPAˈpiːtərsən

Lettergrepenpe·ter·sen

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