How many syllables in "spitfire"?

"spitfire" has 2 lettergrepen (spit - fire).

How to divide "spitfire"?

"spitfire" divides into 2 parts: spit · fire.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"spitfire": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:spit·fire

Hoofdklemtoon

SPIT-fire(spit · fire)● ○

Stress in "spitfire" falls on 1st syllable.

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1/10

Automatisch afspelen

Lettergrepenspit·fire

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