How many syllables in "scepter"?

"scepter" has 2 lettergrepen (scep - ter).

How to divide "scepter"?

"scepter" divides into 2 parts: scep · ter.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"scepter": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:scep·ter

Hoofdklemtoon

SCEP-ter(scep · ter)● ○

Stress in "scepter" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛp.tɚ⁄

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IPAˈsɛp.tɚ

Lettergrepenscep·ter

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