How many syllables in halfback?

Syllables in halfback

2

half·back

Halfback has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say halfback

Pronunciation/ˈhæfˌbæk/
2 syllables, HALF-back · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say halfback slowly and listen for each vowel sound: half, back. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in halfback?
Halfback has two syllables.
How do you divide halfback into syllables?
Halfback divides as half-back.
Which syllable is stressed in halfback?
The first syllable (HALF-back).

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