How many syllables in "parenthood"?

"parenthood" has 3 音节 (par - ent - hood).

How to divide "parenthood"?

"parenthood" divides into 3 parts: par · ent · hood.

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

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3 音节

"parenthood": 3 音节.

音节:par·ent·hood

主重音

PAR-ent-hood(par · ent · hood)● ○ ○

Stress in "parenthood" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛərəntˌhʊd⁄

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音节par·ent·hood

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