How many syllables in "schaffner"?

"schaffner" has 2 lettergrepen (schaff - ner).

How to divide "schaffner"?

"schaffner" divides into 2 parts: schaff · ner.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"schaffner": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:schaff·ner

Hoofdklemtoon

SCHAFF-ner(schaff · ner)● ○

Stress in "schaffner" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃɑːf.nər⁄

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IPAˈʃɑːf.nər

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