How many syllables in "shellacked"?

"shellacked" has 2 sílabas (shel - lacked).

How to divide "shellacked"?

"shellacked" divides into 2 parts: shel · lacked.

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

Say each syllable slowly (shel... lacked) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"shellacked": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:shel·lacked

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shel-LACKED(shel · lacked)○ ●

Stress in "shellacked" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ʃəˈlækt⁄

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Sílabasshel·lacked

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