How many syllables in "upset"?

"upset" has 2 lettergrepen (up - set).

How to divide "upset"?

"upset" divides into 2 parts: up · set.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"upset": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:up·set

Hoofdklemtoon

up-SET(up · set)○ ●

Stress in "upset" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ʌpˈsɛt⁄

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IPAʌpˈsɛt

Lettergrepenup·set

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