How many syllables in "checkers"?

"checkers" has 2 sílabas (check - ers).

How to divide "checkers"?

"checkers" divides into 2 parts: check · ers.

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

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2 Sílabas

"checkers": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:check·ers

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CHECK-ers(check · ers)● ○

Stress in "checkers" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtʃɛk.ərz⁄

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Everything is competition. A type A can't even let their 10-year-old win in checkers. And then the rationalization is, well, it's a tough world out there and kids have to learn to lose. Well, when are you going to learn to lose? Or

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