How many syllables in "gekan"?

"gekan" has 2 lettergrepen (ge - kan).

How to divide "gekan"?

"gekan" divides into 2 parts: ge · kan.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"gekan": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ge·kan

Hoofdklemtoon

ge-KAN(ge · kan)○ ●

Stress in "gekan" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɡəˈkɑːn⁄

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