How many syllables in "uproar"?

"uproar" has 2 lettergrepen (up - roar).

How to divide "uproar"?

"uproar" divides into 2 parts: up · roar.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"uproar": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:up·roar

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UP-roar(up · roar)● ○

Stress in "uproar" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʌp.rɔːr⁄

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IPAˈʌp.rɔːr

Lettergrepenup·roar

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a taboo issue that we could not speak about at all and you remember the big uproar when CNN showed this for the very first time during the icpd conference in Egypt in 94 um there was just no talk about it

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