How many syllables in "surpassed"?

"surpassed" has 2 lettergrepen (sur - passed).

How to divide "surpassed"?

"surpassed" divides into 2 parts: sur · passed.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"surpassed": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sur·passed

Hoofdklemtoon

sur-PASSED(sur · passed)○ ●

Stress in "surpassed" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄sərˈpæst⁄

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IPAsərˈpæst

Lettergrepensur·passed

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