How many syllables in "basketcase"?

"basketcase" has 3 lettergrepen (ba - sket - case).

How to divide "basketcase"?

"basketcase" divides into 3 parts: ba · sket · case.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ba... sket... case) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"basketcase": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ba·sket·case

Hoofdklemtoon

BA-sket-case(ba · sket · case)● ○ ○

Stress in "basketcase" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenba·sket·case

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