How many syllables in "gerund"?

"gerund" has 2 sílabas (ger - und).

How to divide "gerund"?

"gerund" divides into 2 parts: ger · und.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ger... und) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"gerund": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:ger·und

Ênfase Primária

GER-und(ger · und)● ○

Stress in "gerund" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʒɛr.ənd⁄

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