How many syllables in "popcorn"?

"popcorn" has 2 lettergrepen (pop - corn).

How to divide "popcorn"?

"popcorn" divides into 2 parts: pop · corn.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"popcorn": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pop·corn

Hoofdklemtoon

POP-corn(pop · corn)● ○

Stress in "popcorn" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɒp.kɔːn⁄

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IPAˈpɒp.kɔːn

Lettergrepenpop·corn

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