How many syllables in "riverbed"?

"riverbed" has 3 lettergrepen (riv - er - bed).

How to divide "riverbed"?

"riverbed" divides into 3 parts: riv · er · bed.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"riverbed": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:riv·er·bed

Hoofdklemtoon

RIV-er-bed(riv · er · bed)● ○ ○

Stress in "riverbed" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrɪv.ərˌbɛd⁄

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IPAˈrɪv.ərˌbɛd

Lettergrepenriv·er·bed

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