How many syllables in "spears"?

"spears" has 1 lettergrepen (spears).

How to divide "spears"?

"spears" divides into 1 parts: spears.

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

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1 Lettergrepen

"spears": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:spears

Hoofdklemtoon

SPEARS(spears)●

Stress in "spears" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄spɪərz⁄

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How many syllables in "spears"?: "spears" has 1 lettergrepen (spears).
How to divide "spears"?: "spears" divides into 1 parts: spears.
Where is the stress in "spears"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "spears"?: Say each syllable slowly (spears) and listen on SayItVid.