How many syllables in "stepfather"?

"stepfather" has 3 lettergrepen (step - fa - ther).

How to divide "stepfather"?

"stepfather" divides into 3 parts: step · fa · ther.

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

Say each syllable slowly (step... fa... ther) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"stepfather": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:step·fa·ther

Hoofdklemtoon

STEP-fa-ther(step · fa · ther)● ○ ○

Stress in "stepfather" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstɛpˌfɑːðər⁄

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IPAˈstɛpˌfɑːðər

Lettergrepenstep·fa·ther

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