How many syllables are in "postmasters"?

"postmasters" has exactly 3 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is post - mas - ters.

How do you divide "postmasters" into syllables?

"postmasters" is divided into 3 parts: post · mas · ters. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.

In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.

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Quick Syllable Guide

3 Syllables

There are 3 syllables in "postmasters".

Syllable Division:post·mas·ters

Syllable Stress & Rhythm

POST-mas-ters(post · mas · ters)● ○ ○

The primary stress in "postmasters" falls on the 1st syllable.

Phonetic IPA:⁄ˈpoʊstˌmæstərz⁄

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Syllablespost·mas·ters

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were more than one case in which sub postmasters were claiming there were postmasters were claiming there were problems with the Horizon system and I think we can hear what he told the inquiry uh we can't hear from him he was asked he says with hindsight it's clear

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How many syllables are in "postmasters"?: "postmasters" has exactly 3 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is post - mas - ters.
How do you divide "postmasters" into syllables?: "postmasters" is divided into 3 parts: post · mas · ters. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
Where is the primary stress located in "postmasters"?: In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.
How can I practice saying "postmasters" correctly?: Practice saying each syllable slowly (post... mas... ters), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.