How many syllables in "ashtray"?

"ashtray" has 2 syllabes (ash - tray).

How to divide "ashtray"?

"ashtray" divides into 2 parts: ash · tray.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"ashtray": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:ash·tray

Accent principal

ASH-tray(ash · tray)● ○

Stress in "ashtray" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæʃ.treɪ⁄

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IPAˈæʃ.treɪ

Syllabesash·tray

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