How many syllables in "cherokees"?

"cherokees" has 3 lettergrepen (cher - o - kees).

How to divide "cherokees"?

"cherokees" divides into 3 parts: cher · o · kees.

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

Say each syllable slowly (cher... o... kees) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"cherokees": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cher·o·kees

Hoofdklemtoon

CHER-o-kees(cher · o · kees)● ○ ○

Stress in "cherokees" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtʃɛr.əˌkiːz⁄

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IPAˈtʃɛr.əˌkiːz

Lettergrepencher·o·kees

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How many syllables in "cherokees"?: "cherokees" has 3 lettergrepen (cher - o - kees).
How to divide "cherokees"?: "cherokees" divides into 3 parts: cher · o · kees.
Where is the stress in "cherokees"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "cherokees"?: Say each syllable slowly (cher... o... kees) and listen on SayItVid.