How many syllables in "waterwork"?

"waterwork" has 3 lettergrepen (wa - ter - work).

How to divide "waterwork"?

"waterwork" divides into 3 parts: wa · ter · work.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"waterwork": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:wa·ter·work

Hoofdklemtoon

WA-ter-work(wa · ter · work)● ○ ○

Stress in "waterwork" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwɔː.tərˌwɜːk⁄

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IPAˈwɔː.tərˌwɜːk

Lettergrepenwa·ter·work

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