How many syllables in "kerchief"?

"kerchief" has 2 음절 (ker - chief).

How to divide "kerchief"?

"kerchief" divides into 2 parts: ker · chief.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ker... chief) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

2 음절

"kerchief": 2 음절.

음절:ker·chief

제1강세

KER-chief(ker · chief)● ○

Stress in "kerchief" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɜː.tʃɪf⁄

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IPAˈkɜː.tʃɪf

음절ker·chief

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