How many syllables in "seabird"?

"seabird" has 2 lettergrepen (sea - bird).

How to divide "seabird"?

"seabird" divides into 2 parts: sea · bird.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"seabird": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sea·bird

Hoofdklemtoon

SEA-bird(sea · bird)● ○

Stress in "seabird" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsiːbɜː(ɹ)d⁄

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IPAˈsiːbɜː(ɹ)d

Lettergrepensea·bird

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