How many syllables in "preserve"?

"preserve" has 2 lettergrepen (pre - serve).

How to divide "preserve"?

"preserve" divides into 2 parts: pre · serve.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"preserve": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pre·serve

Hoofdklemtoon

pre-SERVE(pre · serve)○ ●

Stress in "preserve" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prɪˈzɜːv⁄

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IPAprɪˈzɜːv

Lettergrepenpre·serve

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