How many syllables in "surfaces"?

"surfaces" has 3 lettergrepen (sur - fa - ces).

How to divide "surfaces"?

"surfaces" divides into 3 parts: sur · fa · ces.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"surfaces": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sur·fa·ces

Hoofdklemtoon

SUR-fa-ces(sur · fa · ces)● ○ ○

Stress in "surfaces" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɜːr.fɪ.sɪz⁄

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IPAˈsɜːr.fɪ.sɪz

Lettergrepensur·fa·ces

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