How many syllables in "swifter"?

"swifter" has 2 lettergrepen (swif - ter).

How to divide "swifter"?

"swifter" divides into 2 parts: swif · ter.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"swifter": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:swif·ter

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SWIF-ter(swif · ter)● ○

Stress in "swifter" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈswɪftər⁄

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IPAˈswɪftər

Lettergrepenswif·ter

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