How many syllables in "widdowson"?

"widdowson" has 3 lettergrepen (wid - dow - son).

How to divide "widdowson"?

"widdowson" divides into 3 parts: wid · dow · son.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"widdowson": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:wid·dow·son

Hoofdklemtoon

WID-dow-son(wid · dow · son)● ○ ○

Stress in "widdowson" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwɪdəsən⁄

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IPAˈwɪdəsən

Lettergrepenwid·dow·son

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