How many syllables in "backbenches"?

"backbenches" has 3 lettergrepen (back - bench - es).

How to divide "backbenches"?

"backbenches" divides into 3 parts: back · bench · es.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"backbenches": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:back·bench·es

Hoofdklemtoon

BACK-bench-es(back · bench · es)● ○ ○

Stress in "backbenches" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbækˌbɛn.tʃɪz⁄

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IPAˈbækˌbɛn.tʃɪz

Lettergrepenback·bench·es

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