How many syllables in "kingston"?

"kingston" has 2 lettergrepen (king - ston).

How to divide "kingston"?

"kingston" divides into 2 parts: king · ston.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"kingston": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:king·ston

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KING-ston(king · ston)● ○

Stress in "kingston" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɪŋstən⁄

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IPAˈkɪŋstən

Lettergrepenking·ston

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