How many syllables in "cantab"?

"cantab" has 2 lettergrepen (can - tab).

How to divide "cantab"?

"cantab" divides into 2 parts: can · tab.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"cantab": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:can·tab

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CAN-tab(can · tab)● ○

Stress in "cantab" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkantab⁄

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IPAˈkantab

Lettergrepencan·tab

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