How many syllables in "rooftop"?

"rooftop" has 2 lettergrepen (roof - top).

How to divide "rooftop"?

"rooftop" divides into 2 parts: roof · top.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"rooftop": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:roof·top

Hoofdklemtoon

ROOF-top(roof · top)● ○

Stress in "rooftop" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈruːf.tɒp⁄

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IPAˈruːf.tɒp

Lettergrepenroof·top

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