How many syllables in "thiefdom"?

"thiefdom" has 2 lettergrepen (thief - dom).

How to divide "thiefdom"?

"thiefdom" divides into 2 parts: thief · dom.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"thiefdom": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:thief·dom

Hoofdklemtoon

THIEF-dom(thief · dom)● ○

Stress in "thiefdom" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈθiːf.dəm⁄

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IPAˈθiːf.dəm

Lettergrepenthief·dom

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