How many syllables in "decaf"?

"decaf" has 2 lettergrepen (de - caf).

How to divide "decaf"?

"decaf" divides into 2 parts: de · caf.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"decaf": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·caf

Hoofdklemtoon

DE-caf(de · caf)● ○

Stress in "decaf" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdiː.kæf⁄

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IPAˈdiː.kæf

Lettergrepende·caf

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