How do you divide shorthand into syllables?

Shorthand divides as short-hand.

Which syllable is stressed in shorthand?

The first syllable (SHORT-hand).

Syllables in shorthand

short·hand

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

Pronunciation	/ˈʃɔɹtˌhænd/ 2 syllables, SHORT-hand · DUM-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	9

To count it yourself, say shorthand slowly and listen for each vowel sound: short, hand. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in shorthand?: Shorthand has two syllables.
How do you divide shorthand into syllables?: Shorthand divides as short-hand.
Which syllable is stressed in shorthand?: The first syllable (SHORT-hand).