How many syllables in "cantankerous"?

"cantankerous" has 4 הברות (can - tan - ker - ous).

How to divide "cantankerous"?

"cantankerous" divides into 4 parts: can · tan · ker · ous.

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

Say each syllable slowly (can... tan... ker... ous) and listen on SayItVid.

מדריך הברות

4 הברות

"cantankerous": 4 הברות.

הברות:can·tan·ker·ous

הטעמה ראשית

can-TAN-ker-ous(can · tan · ker · ous)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "cantankerous" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs⁄

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הפעלה אוטומטית

IPAkænˈtæŋ.kər.əs

הברותcan·tan·ker·ous

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How many syllables in "cantankerous"?: "cantankerous" has 4 הברות (can - tan - ker - ous).
How to divide "cantankerous"?: "cantankerous" divides into 4 parts: can · tan · ker · ous.
Where is the stress in "cantankerous"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "cantankerous"?: Say each syllable slowly (can... tan... ker... ous) and listen on SayItVid.