How many syllables in "reserve"?

"reserve" has 2 lettergrepen (re - serve).

How to divide "reserve"?

"reserve" divides into 2 parts: re · serve.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"reserve": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·serve

Hoofdklemtoon

re-SERVE(re · serve)○ ●

Stress in "reserve" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈzɜːrv⁄

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IPArɪˈzɜːrv

Lettergrepenre·serve

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