How many syllables in "captains"?

"captains" has 2 lettergrepen (cap - tains).

How to divide "captains"?

"captains" divides into 2 parts: cap · tains.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"captains": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cap·tains

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CAP-tains(cap · tains)● ○

Stress in "captains" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkæptənz⁄

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IPAˈkæptənz

Lettergrepencap·tains

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