How many syllables in "caries"?

"caries" has 2 lettergrepen (ca - ries).

How to divide "caries"?

"caries" divides into 2 parts: ca · ries.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"caries": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ca·ries

Hoofdklemtoon

CA-ries(ca · ries)● ○

Stress in "caries" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɛ.ɹiz⁄

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IPAˈkɛ.ɹiz

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