How many syllables in "cockroach"?

"cockroach" has 2 lettergrepen (cock - roach).

How to divide "cockroach"?

"cockroach" divides into 2 parts: cock · roach.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"cockroach": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cock·roach

Hoofdklemtoon

COCK-roach(cock · roach)● ○

Stress in "cockroach" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ⁄

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IPAˈkɒk.roʊtʃ

Lettergrepencock·roach

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