How many syllables in "tarnished"?

"tarnished" has 2 lettergrepen (tar - nished).

How to divide "tarnished"?

"tarnished" divides into 2 parts: tar · nished.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"tarnished": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tar·nished

Hoofdklemtoon

TAR-nished(tar · nished)● ○

Stress in "tarnished" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɑːrnɪʃt⁄

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IPAˈtɑːrnɪʃt

Lettergrepentar·nished

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