How many syllables in "rudder"?

"rudder" has 2 lettergrepen (rud - der).

How to divide "rudder"?

"rudder" divides into 2 parts: rud · der.

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

Say each syllable slowly (rud... der) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"rudder": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:rud·der

Hoofdklemtoon

RUD-der(rud · der)● ○

Stress in "rudder" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrʌd.ər⁄

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IPAˈrʌd.ər

Lettergrepenrud·der

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