How many syllables in "surman"?

"surman" has 2 lettergrepen (sur - man).

How to divide "surman"?

"surman" divides into 2 parts: sur · man.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"surman": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sur·man

Hoofdklemtoon

SUR-man(sur · man)● ○

Stress in "surman" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɜːrmən⁄

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IPAˈsɜːrmən

Lettergrepensur·man

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