How many syllables in "adage"?

"adage" has 2 lettergrepen (ad - age).

How to divide "adage"?

"adage" divides into 2 parts: ad · age.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"adage": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ad·age

Hoofdklemtoon

AD-age(ad · age)● ○

Stress in "adage" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæd.ɪdʒ⁄

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IPAˈæd.ɪdʒ

Lettergrepenad·age

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