How many syllables in "upon"?

"upon" has 2 lettergrepen (u - pon).

How to divide "upon"?

"upon" divides into 2 parts: u · pon.

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

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"upon": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:u·pon

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u-PON(u · pon)○ ●

Stress in "upon" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈpɒn⁄

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IPAəˈpɒn

Lettergrepenu·pon

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