How many syllables in "straightedge"?

"straightedge" has 2 syllabes (straight - edge).

How to divide "straightedge"?

"straightedge" divides into 2 parts: straight · edge.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"straightedge": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:straight·edge

Accent principal

STRAIGHT-edge(straight · edge)● ○

Stress in "straightedge" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstreɪt.ɛdʒ⁄

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IPAˈstreɪt.ɛdʒ

Syllabesstraight·edge

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