How many syllables in "kirchen"?

"kirchen" has 2 lettergrepen (kir - chen).

How to divide "kirchen"?

"kirchen" divides into 2 parts: kir · chen.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"kirchen": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:kir·chen

Hoofdklemtoon

KIR-chen(kir · chen)● ○

Stress in "kirchen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɜːr.tʃən⁄

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IPAˈkɜːr.tʃən

Lettergrepenkir·chen

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They kind of remind me of those apricot treats that you can get in Australia. Have you ever seen those with like Kirchen on the outside? No.

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