How many syllables in "subdue"?

"subdue" has 2 lettergrepen (sub - due).

How to divide "subdue"?

"subdue" divides into 2 parts: sub · due.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"subdue": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sub·due

Hoofdklemtoon

sub-DUE(sub · due)○ ●

Stress in "subdue" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄səbˈduː⁄

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IPAsəbˈduː

Lettergrepensub·due

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