How many syllables in "legwork"?

"legwork" has 2 sylaby (leg - work).

How to divide "legwork"?

"legwork" divides into 2 parts: leg · work.

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

Say each syllable slowly (leg... work) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sylaby

"legwork": 2 sylaby.

Sylaby:leg·work

Główny akcent

LEG-work(leg · work)● ○

Stress in "legwork" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɛɡ.wɜːrk⁄

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IPAˈlɛɡ.wɜːrk

Sylabyleg·work

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