How many syllables in "suitor"?

"suitor" has 2 lettergrepen (sui - tor).

How to divide "suitor"?

"suitor" divides into 2 parts: sui · tor.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sui... tor) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"suitor": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sui·tor

Hoofdklemtoon

SUI-tor(sui · tor)● ○

Stress in "suitor" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsuːtər⁄

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IPAˈsuːtər

Lettergrepensui·tor

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