How many syllables in "quarter"?

"quarter" has 2 lettergrepen (quar - ter).

How to divide "quarter"?

"quarter" divides into 2 parts: quar · ter.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"quarter": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:quar·ter

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QUAR-ter(quar · ter)● ○

Stress in "quarter" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkwɔːrtər⁄

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IPAˈkwɔːrtər

Lettergrepenquar·ter

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