How many syllables in "handles"?

"handles" has 2 lettergrepen (han - dles).

How to divide "handles"?

"handles" divides into 2 parts: han · dles.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"handles": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:han·dles

Hoofdklemtoon

HAN-dles(han · dles)● ○

Stress in "handles" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhændəlz⁄

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IPAˈhændəlz

Lettergrepenhan·dles

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Yeah. It's my daily driver. Handles great, and then when I'm done with work, I can just bail and go camping and out. I can just bail and go camping and out.

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