How many syllables in "dijkstras"?

"dijkstras" has 2 lettergrepen (dijk - stras).

How to divide "dijkstras"?

"dijkstras" divides into 2 parts: dijk · stras.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"dijkstras": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dijk·stras

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DIJK-stras(dijk · stras)● ○

Stress in "dijkstras" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdaɪk.strəz⁄

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IPAˈdaɪk.strəz

Lettergrependijk·stras

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