How many syllables in "turncoat"?

"turncoat" has 2 syllabes (turn - coat).

How to divide "turncoat"?

"turncoat" divides into 2 parts: turn · coat.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"turncoat": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:turn·coat

Accent principal

TURN-coat(turn · coat)● ○

Stress in "turncoat" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɜːrn.koʊt⁄

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IPAˈtɜːrn.koʊt

Syllabesturn·coat

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