How many syllables in "syrup"?

"syrup" has 2 lettergrepen (sy - rup).

How to divide "syrup"?

"syrup" divides into 2 parts: sy · rup.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"syrup": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sy·rup

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SY-rup(sy · rup)● ○

Stress in "syrup" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɪr.əp⁄

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IPAˈsɪr.əp

Lettergrepensy·rup

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