How many syllables in "upheld"?

"upheld" has 2 lettergrepen (u - pheld).

How to divide "upheld"?

"upheld" divides into 2 parts: u · pheld.

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

Say each syllable slowly (u... pheld) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"upheld": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:u·pheld

Hoofdklemtoon

u-PHELD(u · pheld)○ ●

Stress in "upheld" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ʌpˈhɛld⁄

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IPAʌpˈhɛld

Lettergrepenu·pheld

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