How many syllables in "can"?

"can" has 1 lettergrepen (can).

"can" divides into 1 parts: can.

Where is the stress in "can"?

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

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"can": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:can

Hoofdklemtoon

CAN(can)●

Stress in "can" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄kæn⁄

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IPAkæn

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How many syllables in "can"?: "can" has 1 lettergrepen (can).
How to divide "can"?: "can" divides into 1 parts: can.
Where is the stress in "can"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "can"?: Say each syllable slowly (can) and listen on SayItVid.