How many syllables in "american"?

"american" has 4 syllabes (a - mer - i - can).

How to divide "american"?

"american" divides into 4 parts: a · mer · i · can.

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

Say each syllable slowly (a... mer... i... can) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"american": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:a·mer·i·can

Accent principal

a-MER-i-can(a · mer · i · can)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "american" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈmɛrɪkən⁄

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IPAəˈmɛrɪkən

Syllabesa·mer·i·can

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How many syllables in "american"?: "american" has 4 syllabes (a - mer - i - can).
How to divide "american"?: "american" divides into 4 parts: a · mer · i · can.
Where is the stress in "american"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "american"?: Say each syllable slowly (a... mer... i... can) and listen on SayItVid.