How many syllables in "starter"?

"starter" has 2 lettergrepen (star - ter).

How to divide "starter"?

"starter" divides into 2 parts: star · ter.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"starter": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:star·ter

Hoofdklemtoon

STAR-ter(star · ter)● ○

Stress in "starter" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstɑːr.tər⁄

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IPAˈstɑːr.tər

Lettergrepenstar·ter

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