How many syllables in "sisters"?

"sisters" has 2 lettergrepen (sis - ters).

How to divide "sisters"?

"sisters" divides into 2 parts: sis · ters.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sis... ters) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"sisters": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sis·ters

Hoofdklemtoon

SIS-ters(sis · ters)● ○

Stress in "sisters" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɪstərz⁄

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IPAˈsɪstərz

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