How many syllables in "werewolf"?

"werewolf" has 2 lettergrepen (were - wolf).

How to divide "werewolf"?

"werewolf" divides into 2 parts: were · wolf.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"werewolf": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:were·wolf

Hoofdklemtoon

WERE-wolf(were · wolf)● ○

Stress in "werewolf" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwɪər.wʊlf⁄

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IPAˈwɪər.wʊlf

Lettergrepenwere·wolf

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