How many syllables in "attack"?

"attack" has 2 lettergrepen (at - tack).

How to divide "attack"?

"attack" divides into 2 parts: at · tack.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"attack": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:at·tack

Hoofdklemtoon

at-TACK(at · tack)○ ●

Stress in "attack" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈtæk⁄

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IPAəˈtæk

Lettergrepenat·tack

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