How many syllables in "chinese"?

"chinese" has 2 lettergrepen (chi - nese).

How to divide "chinese"?

"chinese" divides into 2 parts: chi · nese.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"chinese": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:chi·nese

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chi-NESE(chi · nese)○ ●

Stress in "chinese" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌtʃaɪˈniːz⁄

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IPAˌtʃaɪˈniːz

Lettergrepenchi·nese

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