How many syllables in "bantam"?

"bantam" has 2 lettergrepen (ban - tam).

How to divide "bantam"?

"bantam" divides into 2 parts: ban · tam.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ban... tam) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"bantam": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ban·tam

Hoofdklemtoon

BAN-tam(ban · tam)● ○

Stress in "bantam" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbæn.təm⁄

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IPAˈbæn.təm

Lettergrepenban·tam

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