How many syllables in "dorcas"?

"dorcas" has 2 lettergrepen (dor - cas).

How to divide "dorcas"?

"dorcas" divides into 2 parts: dor · cas.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"dorcas": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dor·cas

Hoofdklemtoon

DOR-cas(dor · cas)● ○

Stress in "dorcas" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɔːrkəs⁄

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IPAˈdɔːrkəs

Lettergrependor·cas

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