How many syllables in "skyward"?

"skyward" has 2 lettergrepen (sky - ward).

How to divide "skyward"?

"skyward" divides into 2 parts: sky · ward.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"skyward": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sky·ward

Hoofdklemtoon

SKY-ward(sky · ward)● ○

Stress in "skyward" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskaɪ.wərd⁄

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IPAˈskaɪ.wərd

Lettergrepensky·ward

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