How many syllables in "semaphores"?

"semaphores" has 4 lettergrepen (se - ma - pho - res).

How to divide "semaphores"?

"semaphores" divides into 4 parts: se · ma · pho · res.

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

Say each syllable slowly (se... ma... pho... res) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"semaphores": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:se·ma·pho·res

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SE-ma-pho-res(se · ma · pho · res)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "semaphores" falls on 1st syllable.

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How many syllables in "semaphores"?: "semaphores" has 4 lettergrepen (se - ma - pho - res).
How to divide "semaphores"?: "semaphores" divides into 4 parts: se · ma · pho · res.
Where is the stress in "semaphores"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "semaphores"?: Say each syllable slowly (se... ma... pho... res) and listen on SayItVid.