How many syllables in "ashtray"?

"ashtray" has 2 lettergrepen (ash - tray).

How to divide "ashtray"?

"ashtray" divides into 2 parts: ash · tray.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"ashtray": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ash·tray

Hoofdklemtoon

ASH-tray(ash · tray)● ○

Stress in "ashtray" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæʃ.treɪ⁄

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IPAˈæʃ.treɪ

Lettergrepenash·tray

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