How many syllables in "plainclothes"?

"plainclothes" has 2 syllabes (plain - clothes).

How to divide "plainclothes"?

"plainclothes" divides into 2 parts: plain · clothes.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"plainclothes": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:plain·clothes

Accent principal

PLAIN-clothes(plain · clothes)● ○

Stress in "plainclothes" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpleɪn.kləʊðz⁄

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IPAˈpleɪn.kləʊðz

Syllabesplain·clothes

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