How many syllables in "postdoc"?

"postdoc" has 2 lettergrepen (pos - tdoc).

How to divide "postdoc"?

"postdoc" divides into 2 parts: pos · tdoc.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"postdoc": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pos·tdoc

Hoofdklemtoon

POS-tdoc(pos · tdoc)● ○

Stress in "postdoc" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpoʊstˌdɒk⁄

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IPAˈpoʊstˌdɒk

Lettergrepenpos·tdoc

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