How many syllables in "jacobs"?

"jacobs" has 2 lettergrepen (ja - cobs).

How to divide "jacobs"?

"jacobs" divides into 2 parts: ja · cobs.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"jacobs": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ja·cobs

Hoofdklemtoon

JA-cobs(ja · cobs)● ○

Stress in "jacobs" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʒeɪ.kəbz⁄

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IPAˈdʒeɪ.kəbz

Lettergrepenja·cobs

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