How many syllables in "slaughter"?

"slaughter" has 2 lettergrepen (slaugh - ter).

How to divide "slaughter"?

"slaughter" divides into 2 parts: slaugh · ter.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"slaughter": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:slaugh·ter

Hoofdklemtoon

SLAUGH-ter(slaugh · ter)● ○

Stress in "slaughter" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈslɔːtər⁄

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IPAˈslɔːtər

Lettergrepenslaugh·ter

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