How many syllables in "backronym"?

"backronym" has 3 lettergrepen (bac - kro - nym).

How to divide "backronym"?

"backronym" divides into 3 parts: bac · kro · nym.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bac... kro... nym) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"backronym": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bac·kro·nym

Hoofdklemtoon

BAC-kro-nym(bac · kro · nym)● ○ ○

Stress in "backronym" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbæk.ɹəˌnɪm⁄

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IPAˈbæk.ɹəˌnɪm

Lettergrepenbac·kro·nym

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