How many syllables in "captains"?

"captains" has 2 sillabe (cap - tains).

How to divide "captains"?

"captains" divides into 2 parts: cap · tains.

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

Say each syllable slowly (cap... tains) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

2 Sillabe

"captains": 2 sillabe.

Sillabe:cap·tains

Accento primario

CAP-tains(cap · tains)● ○

Stress in "captains" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkæptənz⁄

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IPAˈkæptənz

Sillabecap·tains

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