How many syllables in "chessboard"?

"chessboard" has 2 音節 (chess - board).

How to divide "chessboard"?

"chessboard" divides into 2 parts: chess · board.

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

Say each syllable slowly (chess... board) and listen on SayItVid.

音節ガイド

2 音節

"chessboard": 2 音節.

音節:chess·board

第1強勢

CHESS-board(chess · board)● ○

Stress in "chessboard" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtʃɛs.bɔːrd⁄

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IPAˈtʃɛs.bɔːrd

音節chess·board

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