How many syllables in "tanker"?

"tanker" has 2 sílabas (tan - ker).

How to divide "tanker"?

"tanker" divides into 2 parts: tan · ker.

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

Say each syllable slowly (tan... ker) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"tanker": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:tan·ker

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TAN-ker(tan · ker)● ○

Stress in "tanker" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtæŋ.kər⁄

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