How many syllables in "zaftig"?

"zaftig" has 2 lettergrepen (zaf - tig).

How to divide "zaftig"?

"zaftig" divides into 2 parts: zaf · tig.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"zaftig": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:zaf·tig

Hoofdklemtoon

ZAF-tig(zaf · tig)● ○

Stress in "zaftig" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈzɑːf.tɪɡ⁄

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IPAˈzɑːf.tɪɡ

Lettergrepenzaf·tig

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