How many syllables in "headlights"?

"headlights" has 2 syllabes (head - lights).

How to divide "headlights"?

"headlights" divides into 2 parts: head · lights.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"headlights": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:head·lights

Accent principal

HEAD-lights(head · lights)● ○

Stress in "headlights" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɛd.laɪts⁄

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IPAˈhɛd.laɪts

Syllabeshead·lights

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