How many syllables in "dreadnought"?

"dreadnought" has 2 sílabas (dread - nought).

How to divide "dreadnought"?

"dreadnought" divides into 2 parts: dread · nought.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dread... nought) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"dreadnought": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:dread·nought

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DREAD-nought(dread · nought)● ○

Stress in "dreadnought" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdrɛd.nɔːt⁄

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