How many syllables in "handsaw"?

"handsaw" has 2 lettergrepen (hand - saw).

How to divide "handsaw"?

"handsaw" divides into 2 parts: hand · saw.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"handsaw": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hand·saw

Hoofdklemtoon

HAND-saw(hand · saw)● ○

Stress in "handsaw" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhænd.sɔː⁄

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IPAˈhænd.sɔː

Lettergrepenhand·saw

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