How many syllables in "truman"?

"truman" has 2 lettergrepen (tru - man).

How to divide "truman"?

"truman" divides into 2 parts: tru · man.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"truman": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tru·man

Hoofdklemtoon

TRU-man(tru · man)● ○

Stress in "truman" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtruːmən⁄

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IPAˈtruːmən

Lettergrepentru·man

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