How many syllables in "sheriffs"?

"sheriffs" has 2 音节 (sher - iffs).

How to divide "sheriffs"?

"sheriffs" divides into 2 parts: sher · iffs.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sher... iffs) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 音节

"sheriffs": 2 音节.

音节:sher·iffs

主重音

SHER-iffs(sher · iffs)● ○

Stress in "sheriffs" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃɛr.ɪfs⁄

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IPAˈʃɛr.ɪfs

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