How many syllables in "snipers"?

"snipers" has 2 lettergrepen (sni - pers).

How to divide "snipers"?

"snipers" divides into 2 parts: sni · pers.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"snipers": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sni·pers

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SNI-pers(sni · pers)● ○

Stress in "snipers" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsnaɪpərz⁄

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IPAˈsnaɪpərz

Lettergrepensni·pers

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