How many syllables in "knifes"?

"knifes" has 2 lettergrepen (kni - fes).

How to divide "knifes"?

"knifes" divides into 2 parts: kni · fes.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"knifes": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:kni·fes

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KNI-fes(kni · fes)● ○

Stress in "knifes" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄naɪfs⁄

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Lettergrepenkni·fes

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