How many syllables in "presbyter"?

"presbyter" has 3 lettergrepen (pres - by - ter).

How to divide "presbyter"?

"presbyter" divides into 3 parts: pres · by · ter.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"presbyter": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pres·by·ter

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PRES-by-ter(pres · by · ter)● ○ ○

Stress in "presbyter" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɹɛzbɪtɚ⁄

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IPAˈpɹɛzbɪtɚ

Lettergrepenpres·by·ter

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