How many syllables in "waitress"?

"waitress" has 2 sylaby (wait - ress).

How to divide "waitress"?

"waitress" divides into 2 parts: wait · ress.

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

Say each syllable slowly (wait... ress) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sylaby

"waitress": 2 sylaby.

Sylaby:wait·ress

Główny akcent

WAIT-ress(wait · ress)● ○

Stress in "waitress" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈweɪ.trɪs⁄

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IPAˈweɪ.trɪs

Sylabywait·ress

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