How many syllables in "trainwreck"?

"trainwreck" has 2 syllabes (train - wreck).

How to divide "trainwreck"?

"trainwreck" divides into 2 parts: train · wreck.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"trainwreck": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:train·wreck

Accent principal

TRAIN-wreck(train · wreck)● ○

Stress in "trainwreck" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtreɪnˌrɛk⁄

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IPAˈtreɪnˌrɛk

Syllabestrain·wreck

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