How many syllables in "cheapskate"?

"cheapskate" has 2 lettergrepen (cheap - skate).

How to divide "cheapskate"?

"cheapskate" divides into 2 parts: cheap · skate.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"cheapskate": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cheap·skate

Hoofdklemtoon

CHEAP-skate(cheap · skate)● ○

Stress in "cheapskate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtʃiːp.skeɪt⁄

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IPAˈtʃiːp.skeɪt

Lettergrepencheap·skate

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