How many syllables in "straightforward"?

"straightforward" has 3 sílabas (straig - htfor - ward).

How to divide "straightforward"?

"straightforward" divides into 3 parts: straig · htfor · ward.

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

Say each syllable slowly (straig... htfor... ward) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"straightforward": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:straig·htfor·ward

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straig-HTFOR-ward(straig · htfor · ward)○ ● ○

Stress in "straightforward" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d⁄

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How many syllables in "straightforward"?: "straightforward" has 3 sílabas (straig - htfor - ward).
How to divide "straightforward"?: "straightforward" divides into 3 parts: straig · htfor · ward.
Where is the stress in "straightforward"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "straightforward"?: Say each syllable slowly (straig... htfor... ward) and listen on SayItVid.