How many syllables in "wayward"?

"wayward" has 2 lettergrepen (way - ward).

How to divide "wayward"?

"wayward" divides into 2 parts: way · ward.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"wayward": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:way·ward

Hoofdklemtoon

WAY-ward(way · ward)● ○

Stress in "wayward" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈweɪ.wərd⁄

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IPAˈweɪ.wərd

Lettergrepenway·ward

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