How many syllables in "handshakes"?

"handshakes" has 2 sílabas (hand - shakes).

How to divide "handshakes"?

"handshakes" divides into 2 parts: hand · shakes.

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

Say each syllable slowly (hand... shakes) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"handshakes": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:hand·shakes

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HAND-shakes(hand · shakes)● ○

Stress in "handshakes" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhændˌʃeɪks⁄

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IPAˈhændˌʃeɪks

Sílabashand·shakes

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