How many syllables in "runabout"?

"runabout" has 3 lettergrepen (run - a - bout).

How to divide "runabout"?

"runabout" divides into 3 parts: run · a · bout.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"runabout": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:run·a·bout

Hoofdklemtoon

RUN-a-bout(run · a · bout)● ○ ○

Stress in "runabout" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrʌn.əˌbaʊt⁄

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IPAˈrʌn.əˌbaʊt

Lettergrepenrun·a·bout

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That was a, a car called the Brush Runabout. And, the brush runabout had it was cheaper than the Model T for various reasons. It had a smaller engine, but it also had wooden axles and wheels.

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