How many syllables in "thunderbird"?

"thunderbird" has 3 lettergrepen (thun - der - bird).

How to divide "thunderbird"?

"thunderbird" divides into 3 parts: thun · der · bird.

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

Say each syllable slowly (thun... der... bird) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"thunderbird": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:thun·der·bird

Hoofdklemtoon

THUN-der-bird(thun · der · bird)● ○ ○

Stress in "thunderbird" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈθʌndərˌbɜːrd⁄

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IPAˈθʌndərˌbɜːrd

Lettergrepenthun·der·bird

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How many syllables in "thunderbird"?: "thunderbird" has 3 lettergrepen (thun - der - bird).
How to divide "thunderbird"?: "thunderbird" divides into 3 parts: thun · der · bird.
Where is the stress in "thunderbird"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "thunderbird"?: Say each syllable slowly (thun... der... bird) and listen on SayItVid.