How many syllables in "sharper"?

"sharper" has 2 lettergrepen (sharp - er).

How to divide "sharper"?

"sharper" divides into 2 parts: sharp · er.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"sharper": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sharp·er

Hoofdklemtoon

SHARP-er(sharp · er)● ○

Stress in "sharper" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃɑːrpər⁄

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IPAˈʃɑːrpər

Lettergrepensharp·er

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