How many syllables in "corkscrew"?

"corkscrew" has 2 lettergrepen (cork - screw).

How to divide "corkscrew"?

"corkscrew" divides into 2 parts: cork · screw.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"corkscrew": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cork·screw

Hoofdklemtoon

CORK-screw(cork · screw)● ○

Stress in "corkscrew" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɔːrk.skruː⁄

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IPAˈkɔːrk.skruː

Lettergrepencork·screw

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