How many syllables in "roughnecks"?

"roughnecks" has 2 syllabes (rough - necks).

How to divide "roughnecks"?

"roughnecks" divides into 2 parts: rough · necks.

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

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2 Syllabes

"roughnecks": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:rough·necks

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ROUGH-necks(rough · necks)● ○

Stress in "roughnecks" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrʌfˌnɛks⁄

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IPAˈrʌfˌnɛks

Syllabesrough·necks

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