How many syllables in "duties"?

"duties" has 2 lettergrepen (du - ties).

How to divide "duties"?

"duties" divides into 2 parts: du · ties.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"duties": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:du·ties

Hoofdklemtoon

DU-ties(du · ties)● ○

Stress in "duties" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈduː.tiz⁄

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IPAˈduː.tiz

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