How many syllables in "potsdam"?

"potsdam" has 2 lettergrepen (pots - dam).

How to divide "potsdam"?

"potsdam" divides into 2 parts: pots · dam.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"potsdam": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pots·dam

Hoofdklemtoon

POTS-dam(pots · dam)● ○

Stress in "potsdam" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɒt.sdæm⁄

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IPAˈpɒt.sdæm

Lettergrepenpots·dam

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