How many syllables in "commands"?

"commands" has 2 lettergrepen (com - mands).

How to divide "commands"?

"commands" divides into 2 parts: com · mands.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"commands": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:com·mands

Hoofdklemtoon

com-MANDS(com · mands)○ ●

Stress in "commands" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈmændz⁄

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IPAkəˈmændz

Lettergrepencom·mands

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