How many syllables in "volunteer"?

"volunteer" has 3 lettergrepen (vol - un - teer).

How to divide "volunteer"?

"volunteer" divides into 3 parts: vol · un · teer.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"volunteer": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:vol·un·teer

Hoofdklemtoon

vol-un-TEER(vol · un · teer)○ ○ ●

Stress in "volunteer" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər⁄

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