How many syllables in "sister"?

"sister" has 2 lettergrepen (sis - ter).

How to divide "sister"?

"sister" divides into 2 parts: sis · ter.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"sister": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sis·ter

Hoofdklemtoon

SIS-ter(sis · ter)● ○

Stress in "sister" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɪs.tər⁄

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IPAˈsɪs.tər

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was seeing the way that she'd treated my sister throughout the years that she'd lived with her personally. But also the lack of accountability and the the lived with her personally. But also the

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