How many syllables in "raindrops"?

"raindrops" has 2 lettergrepen (rain - drops).

How to divide "raindrops"?

"raindrops" divides into 2 parts: rain · drops.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"raindrops": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:rain·drops

Hoofdklemtoon

RAIN-drops(rain · drops)● ○

Stress in "raindrops" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈreɪn.drɒps⁄

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IPAˈreɪn.drɒps

Lettergrepenrain·drops

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