How many syllables in "selfrespect"?

"selfrespect" has 3 lettergrepen (self - re - spect).

How to divide "selfrespect"?

"selfrespect" divides into 3 parts: self · re · spect.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"selfrespect": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:self·re·spect

Hoofdklemtoon

self-re-SPECT(self · re · spect)○ ○ ●

Stress in "selfrespect" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌsɛlf.rɪˈspɛkt⁄

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IPAˌsɛlf.rɪˈspɛkt

Lettergrepenself·re·spect

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How many syllables in "selfrespect"?: "selfrespect" has 3 lettergrepen (self - re - spect).
How to divide "selfrespect"?: "selfrespect" divides into 3 parts: self · re · spect.
Where is the stress in "selfrespect"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "selfrespect"?: Say each syllable slowly (self... re... spect) and listen on SayItVid.