How many syllables in "alaska"?

"alaska" has 3 lettergrepen (a - las - ka).

How to divide "alaska"?

"alaska" divides into 3 parts: a · las · ka.

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

Say each syllable slowly (a... las... ka) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"alaska": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:a·las·ka

Hoofdklemtoon

a-LAS-ka(a · las · ka)○ ● ○

Stress in "alaska" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈlæskə⁄

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IPAəˈlæskə

Lettergrepena·las·ka

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How many syllables in "alaska"?: "alaska" has 3 lettergrepen (a - las - ka).
How to divide "alaska"?: "alaska" divides into 3 parts: a · las · ka.
Where is the stress in "alaska"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "alaska"?: Say each syllable slowly (a... las... ka) and listen on SayItVid.