How many syllables in "rooster"?

"rooster" has 2 lettergrepen (roos - ter).

How to divide "rooster"?

"rooster" divides into 2 parts: roos · ter.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"rooster": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:roos·ter

Hoofdklemtoon

ROOS-ter(roos · ter)● ○

Stress in "rooster" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈruːstər⁄

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IPAˈruːstər

Lettergrepenroos·ter

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