How many syllables in "checkmate"?

"checkmate" has 2 syllabes (check - mate).

How to divide "checkmate"?

"checkmate" divides into 2 parts: check · mate.

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

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2 Syllabes

"checkmate": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:check·mate

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CHECK-mate(check · mate)● ○

Stress in "checkmate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtʃɛkˌmeɪt⁄

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IPAˈtʃɛkˌmeɪt

Syllabescheck·mate

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and the bishops and so on in order and then get the checkmate, or does it take more skill to get the person checkmate with their knights and bishops on the board. get the person checkmate with their knights and bishops on the

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