How many syllables in "ulcer"?

"ulcer" has 2 lettergrepen (ul - cer).

How to divide "ulcer"?

"ulcer" divides into 2 parts: ul · cer.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"ulcer": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ul·cer

Hoofdklemtoon

UL-cer(ul · cer)● ○

Stress in "ulcer" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʌlsər⁄

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IPAˈʌlsər

Lettergrepenul·cer

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