How many syllables in "teacher"?

"teacher" has 2 lettergrepen (teach - er).

How to divide "teacher"?

"teacher" divides into 2 parts: teach · er.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"teacher": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:teach·er

Hoofdklemtoon

TEACH-er(teach · er)● ○

Stress in "teacher" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtiː.tʃər⁄

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IPAˈtiː.tʃər

Lettergrepenteach·er

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