How many syllables in "foolscap"?

"foolscap" has 2 lettergrepen (fool - scap).

How to divide "foolscap"?

"foolscap" divides into 2 parts: fool · scap.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"foolscap": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fool·scap

Hoofdklemtoon

FOOL-scap(fool · scap)● ○

Stress in "foolscap" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfuːl.skæp⁄

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1/7

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IPAˈfuːl.skæp

Lettergrepenfool·scap

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