How many syllables in "candlestick"?

"candlestick" has 3 syllabes (can - dle - stick).

How to divide "candlestick"?

"candlestick" divides into 3 parts: can · dle · stick.

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

Say each syllable slowly (can... dle... stick) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"candlestick": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:can·dle·stick

Accent principal

CAN-dle-stick(can · dle · stick)● ○ ○

Stress in "candlestick" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkændəlˌstɪk⁄

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IPAˈkændəlˌstɪk

Syllabescan·dle·stick

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How many syllables in "candlestick"?: "candlestick" has 3 syllabes (can - dle - stick).
How to divide "candlestick"?: "candlestick" divides into 3 parts: can · dle · stick.
Where is the stress in "candlestick"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "candlestick"?: Say each syllable slowly (can... dle... stick) and listen on SayItVid.