How many syllables in "hamster"?

"hamster" has 2 sílabas (ham - ster).

How to divide "hamster"?

"hamster" divides into 2 parts: ham · ster.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ham... ster) and listen on SayItVid.

Guia de Sílabas

2 Sílabas

"hamster": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:ham·ster

Ênfase Primária

HAM-ster(ham · ster)● ○

Stress in "hamster" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhæmstər⁄

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