How many syllables in "backpacks"?

"backpacks" has 2 lettergrepen (back - packs).

How to divide "backpacks"?

"backpacks" divides into 2 parts: back · packs.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"backpacks": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:back·packs

Hoofdklemtoon

BACK-packs(back · packs)● ○

Stress in "backpacks" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbæk.pæks⁄

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IPAˈbæk.pæks

Lettergrepenback·packs

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