How many syllables in "jailbait"?

"jailbait" has 2 syllabes (jail - bait).

How to divide "jailbait"?

"jailbait" divides into 2 parts: jail · bait.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"jailbait": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:jail·bait

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JAIL-bait(jail · bait)● ○

Stress in "jailbait" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈd͡ʒeɪlbeɪt⁄

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IPAˈd͡ʒeɪlbeɪt

Syllabesjail·bait

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