How many syllables in "benches"?

"benches" has 2 lettergrepen (bench - es).

How to divide "benches"?

"benches" divides into 2 parts: bench · es.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"benches": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bench·es

Hoofdklemtoon

BENCH-es(bench · es)● ○

Stress in "benches" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɛntʃɪz⁄

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IPAˈbɛntʃɪz

Lettergrepenbench·es

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