How many syllables in "handsets"?

"handsets" has 2 lettergrepen (hand - sets).

How to divide "handsets"?

"handsets" divides into 2 parts: hand · sets.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"handsets": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hand·sets

Hoofdklemtoon

HAND-sets(hand · sets)● ○

Stress in "handsets" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhændˌsɛts⁄

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IPAˈhændˌsɛts

Lettergrepenhand·sets

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