How many syllables in "chanson"?

"chanson" has 2 lettergrepen (chan - son).

How to divide "chanson"?

"chanson" divides into 2 parts: chan · son.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"chanson": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:chan·son

Hoofdklemtoon

chan-SON(chan · son)○ ●

Stress in "chanson" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ʃænˈsɒn⁄

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IPAʃænˈsɒn

Lettergrepenchan·son

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