How many syllables in "tightfisted"?

"tightfisted" has 3 lettergrepen (tight - fis - ted).

How to divide "tightfisted"?

"tightfisted" divides into 3 parts: tight · fis · ted.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"tightfisted": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tight·fis·ted

Hoofdklemtoon

TIGHT-fis-ted(tight · fis · ted)● ○ ○

Stress in "tightfisted" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtaɪtˌfɪstɪd⁄

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IPAˈtaɪtˌfɪstɪd

Lettergrepentight·fis·ted

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