How many syllables in "chipmunk"?

"chipmunk" has 2 lettergrepen (chip - munk).

How to divide "chipmunk"?

"chipmunk" divides into 2 parts: chip · munk.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"chipmunk": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:chip·munk

Hoofdklemtoon

CHIP-munk(chip · munk)● ○

Stress in "chipmunk" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtʃɪp.mʌŋk⁄

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IPAˈtʃɪp.mʌŋk

Lettergrepenchip·munk

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