How many syllables in "briefcases"?

"briefcases" has 3 lettergrepen (brief - cas - es).

How to divide "briefcases"?

"briefcases" divides into 3 parts: brief · cas · es.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"briefcases": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:brief·cas·es

Hoofdklemtoon

BRIEF-cas-es(brief · cas · es)● ○ ○

Stress in "briefcases" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbriːfˌkeɪsɪz⁄

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IPAˈbriːfˌkeɪsɪz

Lettergrepenbrief·cas·es

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26:25

to you, the next one in line. The other, you switch briefcases with the person next to you, and so they shoot her instead of shooting you. next to you, and so they shoot her instead of shooting you.

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