How many syllables in "scheffer"?

"scheffer" has 2 lettergrepen (schef - fer).

How to divide "scheffer"?

"scheffer" divides into 2 parts: schef · fer.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"scheffer": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:schef·fer

Hoofdklemtoon

SCHEF-fer(schef · fer)● ○

Stress in "scheffer" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃɛfər⁄

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IPAˈʃɛfər

Lettergrepenschef·fer

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