How many syllables in "folkways"?

"folkways" has 2 lettergrepen (folk - ways).

How to divide "folkways"?

"folkways" divides into 2 parts: folk · ways.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"folkways": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:folk·ways

Hoofdklemtoon

FOLK-ways(folk · ways)● ○

Stress in "folkways" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfoʊkˌweɪz⁄

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IPAˈfoʊkˌweɪz

Lettergrepenfolk·ways

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