How many syllables in "chainsaw"?

"chainsaw" has 2 lettergrepen (chain - saw).

How to divide "chainsaw"?

"chainsaw" divides into 2 parts: chain · saw.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"chainsaw": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:chain·saw

Hoofdklemtoon

CHAIN-saw(chain · saw)● ○

Stress in "chainsaw" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtʃeɪn.sɔː⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈtʃeɪn.sɔː

Lettergrepenchain·saw

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