How many syllables in "archaean"?

"archaean" has 3 lettergrepen (ar - cha - ean).

How to divide "archaean"?

"archaean" divides into 3 parts: ar · cha · ean.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ar... cha... ean) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"archaean": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ar·cha·ean

Hoofdklemtoon

ar-CHA-ean(ar · cha · ean)○ ● ○

Stress in "archaean" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɑɹˈkiːən⁄

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IPAɑɹˈkiːən

Lettergrepenar·cha·ean

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