How many syllables in "water"?

"water" has 2 sílabas (wa - ter).

How to divide "water"?

"water" divides into 2 parts: wa · ter.

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

Say each syllable slowly (wa... ter) and listen on SayItVid.

Guia de Sílabas

2 Sílabas

"water": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:wa·ter

Ênfase Primária

WA-ter(wa · ter)● ○

Stress in "water" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ⁄

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