How many syllables in "stepchildren"?

"stepchildren" has 3 lettergrepen (step - chil - dren).

How to divide "stepchildren"?

"stepchildren" divides into 3 parts: step · chil · dren.

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

Say each syllable slowly (step... chil... dren) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"stepchildren": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:step·chil·dren

Hoofdklemtoon

STEP-chil-dren(step · chil · dren)● ○ ○

Stress in "stepchildren" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstɛpˌtʃɪldrən⁄

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IPAˈstɛpˌtʃɪldrən

Lettergrepenstep·chil·dren

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How many syllables in "stepchildren"?: "stepchildren" has 3 lettergrepen (step - chil - dren).
How to divide "stepchildren"?: "stepchildren" divides into 3 parts: step · chil · dren.
Where is the stress in "stepchildren"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "stepchildren"?: Say each syllable slowly (step... chil... dren) and listen on SayItVid.