How many syllables in "startups"?

"startups" has 2 lettergrepen (start - ups).

How to divide "startups"?

"startups" divides into 2 parts: start · ups.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"startups": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:start·ups

Hoofdklemtoon

START-ups(start · ups)● ○

Stress in "startups" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstɑːrt.ʌps⁄

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IPAˈstɑːrt.ʌps

Lettergrepenstart·ups

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