How many syllables in "playpen"?

"playpen" has 2 sílabas (play - pen).

How to divide "playpen"?

"playpen" divides into 2 parts: play · pen.

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

Say each syllable slowly (play... pen) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"playpen": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:play·pen

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PLAY-pen(play · pen)● ○

Stress in "playpen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpleɪ.pɛn⁄

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IPAˈpleɪ.pɛn

Sílabasplay·pen

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