How many syllables in "shoelace"?

"shoelace" has 2 sillabe (shoe - lace).

How to divide "shoelace"?

"shoelace" divides into 2 parts: shoe · lace.

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

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Guida alle sillabe

2 Sillabe

"shoelace": 2 sillabe.

Sillabe:shoe·lace

Accento primario

SHOE-lace(shoe · lace)● ○

Stress in "shoelace" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃuː.leɪs⁄

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IPAˈʃuː.leɪs

Sillabeshoe·lace

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