How many syllables in "knapsack"?

"knapsack" has 2 syllabes (knap - sack).

How to divide "knapsack"?

"knapsack" divides into 2 parts: knap · sack.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"knapsack": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:knap·sack

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KNAP-sack(knap · sack)● ○

Stress in "knapsack" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnæpsæk⁄

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IPAˈnæpsæk

Syllabesknap·sack

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