How many syllables in "hijacks"?

"hijacks" has 2 lettergrepen (hi - jacks).

How to divide "hijacks"?

"hijacks" divides into 2 parts: hi · jacks.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"hijacks": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hi·jacks

Hoofdklemtoon

HI-jacks(hi · jacks)● ○

Stress in "hijacks" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenhi·jacks

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