How many syllables in "scaffold"?

"scaffold" has 2 lettergrepen (scaf - fold).

How to divide "scaffold"?

"scaffold" divides into 2 parts: scaf · fold.

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

Say each syllable slowly (scaf... fold) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"scaffold": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:scaf·fold

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SCAF-fold(scaf · fold)● ○

Stress in "scaffold" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskæf.əld⁄

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IPAˈskæf.əld

Lettergrepenscaf·fold

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how these two words uh affect each other and and I'm going to try to show you the scaffold uh between them I want to start with um a joke from Master Once Upon a Time Master was them I want to start with um a joke from Master Once Upon a Time Master was

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