How many syllables in "kickback"?

"kickback" has 2 lettergrepen (kick - back).

How to divide "kickback"?

"kickback" divides into 2 parts: kick · back.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"kickback": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:kick·back

Hoofdklemtoon

KICK-back(kick · back)● ○

Stress in "kickback" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɪk.bæk⁄

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1/10

Automatisch afspelen

IPAˈkɪk.bæk

Lettergrepenkick·back

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12:11

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