How many syllables in "upperclass"?

"upperclass" has 3 lettergrepen (up - per - class).

How to divide "upperclass"?

"upperclass" divides into 3 parts: up · per · class.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"upperclass": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:up·per·class

Hoofdklemtoon

up-per-CLASS(up · per · class)○ ○ ●

Stress in "upperclass" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌʌpərˈklæs⁄

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IPAˌʌpərˈklæs

Lettergrepenup·per·class

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How many syllables in "upperclass"?: "upperclass" has 3 lettergrepen (up - per - class).
How to divide "upperclass"?: "upperclass" divides into 3 parts: up · per · class.
Where is the stress in "upperclass"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "upperclass"?: Say each syllable slowly (up... per... class) and listen on SayItVid.