How many syllables in "cancels"?

"cancels" has 2 lettergrepen (can - cels).

How to divide "cancels"?

"cancels" divides into 2 parts: can · cels.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"cancels": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:can·cels

Hoofdklemtoon

CAN-cels(can · cels)● ○

Stress in "cancels" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkænsəlz⁄

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IPAˈkænsəlz

Lettergrepencan·cels

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