How many syllables in "sober"?

"sober" has 2 lettergrepen (so - ber).

How to divide "sober"?

"sober" divides into 2 parts: so · ber.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"sober": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:so·ber

Hoofdklemtoon

SO-ber(so · ber)● ○

Stress in "sober" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsoʊ.bər⁄

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IPAˈsoʊ.bər

Lettergrepenso·ber

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