How many syllables in "backseat"?

"backseat" has 2 lettergrepen (back - seat).

How to divide "backseat"?

"backseat" divides into 2 parts: back · seat.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"backseat": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:back·seat

Hoofdklemtoon

BACK-seat(back · seat)● ○

Stress in "backseat" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbækˌsiːt⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈbækˌsiːt

Lettergrepenback·seat

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