How many syllables in "whereabout"?

"whereabout" has 3 lettergrepen (whe - rea - bout).

How to divide "whereabout"?

"whereabout" divides into 3 parts: whe · rea · bout.

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

Say each syllable slowly (whe... rea... bout) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"whereabout": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:whe·rea·bout

Hoofdklemtoon

whe-rea-BOUT(whe · rea · bout)○ ○ ●

Stress in "whereabout" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌ(h)wɛəɹəˈbaʊt⁄

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IPAˌ(h)wɛəɹəˈbaʊt

Lettergrepenwhe·rea·bout

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