How many syllables in "downgrades"?

"downgrades" has 2 lettergrepen (down - grades).

How to divide "downgrades"?

"downgrades" divides into 2 parts: down · grades.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"downgrades": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:down·grades

Hoofdklemtoon

DOWN-grades(down · grades)● ○

Stress in "downgrades" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdaʊnˌɡreɪdz⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈdaʊnˌɡreɪdz

Lettergrependown·grades

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