How many syllables in "spearman"?

"spearman" has 2 lettergrepen (spear - man).

How to divide "spearman"?

"spearman" divides into 2 parts: spear · man.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"spearman": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:spear·man

Hoofdklemtoon

SPEAR-man(spear · man)● ○

Stress in "spearman" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈspɪərmən⁄

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IPAˈspɪərmən

Lettergrepenspear·man

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