How many syllables in "decades"?

"decades" has 2 syllabes (dec - ades).

How to divide "decades"?

"decades" divides into 2 parts: dec · ades.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"decades": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:dec·ades

Accent principal

DEC-ades(dec · ades)● ○

Stress in "decades" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛk.eɪdz⁄

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