How many syllables in "wiretap"?

"wiretap" has 2 syllabes (wire - tap).

How to divide "wiretap"?

"wiretap" divides into 2 parts: wire · tap.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"wiretap": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:wire·tap

Accent principal

WIRE-tap(wire · tap)● ○

Stress in "wiretap" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwaɪərˌtæp⁄

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IPAˈwaɪərˌtæp

Syllabeswire·tap

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