How many syllables in "spokesman"?

"spokesman" has 2 syllabes (spokes - man).

How to divide "spokesman"?

"spokesman" divides into 2 parts: spokes · man.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"spokesman": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:spokes·man

Accent principal

SPOKES-man(spokes · man)● ○

Stress in "spokesman" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈspoʊksmən⁄

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IPAˈspoʊksmən

Syllabesspokes·man

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