How many syllables in "caveman"?

"caveman" has 2 lettergrepen (cave - man).

How to divide "caveman"?

"caveman" divides into 2 parts: cave · man.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"caveman": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cave·man

Hoofdklemtoon

CAVE-man(cave · man)● ○

Stress in "caveman" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkeɪv.mæn⁄

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