How many syllables in "ulster"?

"ulster" has 2 lettergrepen (uls - ter).

How to divide "ulster"?

"ulster" divides into 2 parts: uls · ter.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"ulster": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:uls·ter

Hoofdklemtoon

ULS-ter(uls · ter)● ○

Stress in "ulster" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʌlstər⁄

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IPAˈʌlstər

Lettergrepenuls·ter

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Hillary Benn in Parliament the other day when he was asked a question by the Ulster MP Jim Allister about alien cultures. And he sort of just what is that? What is what is that? he sort of just what is that? What is what is that?

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