How many syllables in "belfast"?

"belfast" has 2 sílabas (bel - fast).

How to divide "belfast"?

"belfast" divides into 2 parts: bel · fast.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bel... fast) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"belfast": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:bel·fast

Ênfase Primária

BEL-fast(bel · fast)● ○

Stress in "belfast" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɛl.fæst⁄

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