How to divide "chem"?

"chem" divides into 1 parts: chem.

Where is the stress in "chem"?

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

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Guide des syllabes

1 Syllabes

"chem": 1 syllabes.

Syllabes:chem

Accent principal

CHEM(chem)●

Stress in "chem" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄kɛm⁄

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IPAkɛm

Syllabeschem

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make a /k/ sound like in 'school,' 'scheme,' 'mechanic' and 'chemistry'. Notice it's not chem-uh-stree, it's 'chemistry'. Now in 'chore', the 'ch' is pronounced /tʃ/, like in 'church' and 'choose'. But the 'ch' in 'chef' is pronounced /ʃ/. But in 'yacht', the letter 'ch' are silent.

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How many syllables in "chem"?: "chem" has 1 syllabes (chem).
How to divide "chem"?: "chem" divides into 1 parts: chem.
Where is the stress in "chem"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "chem"?: Say each syllable slowly (chem) and listen on SayItVid.