How many syllables in "sniper"?

"sniper" has 2 lettergrepen (sni - per).

How to divide "sniper"?

"sniper" divides into 2 parts: sni · per.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"sniper": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sni·per

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SNI-per(sni · per)● ○

Stress in "sniper" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsnaɪ.pər⁄

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