How many syllables in "duchess"?

"duchess" has 2 lettergrepen (duch - ess).

How to divide "duchess"?

"duchess" divides into 2 parts: duch · ess.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"duchess": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:duch·ess

Hoofdklemtoon

DUCH-ess(duch · ess)● ○

Stress in "duchess" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʌtʃɪs⁄

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