How many syllables in "drachma"?

"drachma" has 2 lettergrepen (drach - ma).

How to divide "drachma"?

"drachma" divides into 2 parts: drach · ma.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"drachma": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:drach·ma

Hoofdklemtoon

DRACH-ma(drach · ma)● ○

Stress in "drachma" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdrækmə⁄

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IPAˈdrækmə

Lettergrependrach·ma

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