How many syllables in "kickstart"?

"kickstart" has 2 lettergrepen (kick - start).

How to divide "kickstart"?

"kickstart" divides into 2 parts: kick · start.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"kickstart": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:kick·start

Hoofdklemtoon

KICK-start(kick · start)● ○

Stress in "kickstart" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɪk.stɑːrt⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈkɪk.stɑːrt

Lettergrepenkick·start

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