How many syllables in "rumors"?

"rumors" has 2 lettergrepen (ru - mors).

How to divide "rumors"?

"rumors" divides into 2 parts: ru · mors.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"rumors": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ru·mors

Hoofdklemtoon

RU-mors(ru · mors)● ○

Stress in "rumors" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈruːmərz⁄

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IPAˈruːmərz

Lettergrepenru·mors

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