How many syllables in "sheppards"?

"sheppards" has 2 lettergrepen (shep - pards).

How to divide "sheppards"?

"sheppards" divides into 2 parts: shep · pards.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"sheppards": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:shep·pards

Hoofdklemtoon

SHEP-pards(shep · pards)● ○

Stress in "sheppards" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃɛpərdz⁄

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