How many syllables in "backhanded"?

"backhanded" has 3 lettergrepen (back - hand - ed).

How to divide "backhanded"?

"backhanded" divides into 3 parts: back · hand · ed.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"backhanded": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:back·hand·ed

Hoofdklemtoon

BACK-hand-ed(back · hand · ed)● ○ ○

Stress in "backhanded" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbækˌhæn.dɪd⁄

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IPAˈbækˌhæn.dɪd

Lettergrepenback·hand·ed

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