How many syllables in "former"?

"former" has 2 âm tiết (for - mer).

How to divide "former"?

"former" divides into 2 parts: for · mer.

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

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Hướng dẫn âm tiết

2 Âm tiết

"former": 2 âm tiết.

Âm tiết:for·mer

Trọng âm chính

FOR-mer(for · mer)● ○

Stress in "former" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfɔːrmər⁄

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