How many syllables in "canker"?

"canker" has 2 lettergrepen (can - ker).

How to divide "canker"?

"canker" divides into 2 parts: can · ker.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"canker": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:can·ker

Hoofdklemtoon

CAN-ker(can · ker)● ○

Stress in "canker" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkæŋ.kər⁄

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IPAˈkæŋ.kər

Lettergrepencan·ker

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