How many syllables in "decane"?

"decane" has 2 lettergrepen (de - cane).

How to divide "decane"?

"decane" divides into 2 parts: de · cane.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"decane": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·cane

Hoofdklemtoon

DE-cane(de · cane)● ○

Stress in "decane" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛkeɪn⁄

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IPAˈdɛkeɪn

Lettergrepende·cane

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