How many syllables in "steadfast"?

"steadfast" has 2 lettergrepen (stead - fast).

How to divide "steadfast"?

"steadfast" divides into 2 parts: stead · fast.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"steadfast": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:stead·fast

Hoofdklemtoon

STEAD-fast(stead · fast)● ○

Stress in "steadfast" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstɛd.fæst⁄

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IPAˈstɛd.fæst

Lettergrepenstead·fast

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