How many syllables in "slander"?

"slander" has 2 lettergrepen (slan - der).

How to divide "slander"?

"slander" divides into 2 parts: slan · der.

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

Say each syllable slowly (slan... der) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"slander": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:slan·der

Hoofdklemtoon

SLAN-der(slan · der)● ○

Stress in "slander" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈslændər⁄

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IPAˈslændər

Lettergrepenslan·der

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