How many syllables in "wormhole"?

"wormhole" has 2 lettergrepen (worm - hole).

How to divide "wormhole"?

"wormhole" divides into 2 parts: worm · hole.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"wormhole": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:worm·hole

Hoofdklemtoon

WORM-hole(worm · hole)● ○

Stress in "wormhole" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwɜːrm.hoʊl⁄

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IPAˈwɜːrm.hoʊl

Lettergrepenworm·hole

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