How many syllables in "blackout"?

"blackout" has 2 lettergrepen (black - out).

How to divide "blackout"?

"blackout" divides into 2 parts: black · out.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"blackout": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:black·out

Hoofdklemtoon

BLACK-out(black · out)● ○

Stress in "blackout" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈblæk.aʊt⁄

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IPAˈblæk.aʊt

Lettergrepenblack·out

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