How many syllables in "lancaster"?

"lancaster" has 3 lettergrepen (lan - cas - ter).

How to divide "lancaster"?

"lancaster" divides into 3 parts: lan · cas · ter.

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

Say each syllable slowly (lan... cas... ter) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"lancaster": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lan·cas·ter

Hoofdklemtoon

LAN-cas-ter(lan · cas · ter)● ○ ○

Stress in "lancaster" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlæŋkəstər⁄

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IPAˈlæŋkəstər

Lettergrepenlan·cas·ter

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How many syllables in "lancaster"?: "lancaster" has 3 lettergrepen (lan - cas - ter).
How to divide "lancaster"?: "lancaster" divides into 3 parts: lan · cas · ter.
Where is the stress in "lancaster"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "lancaster"?: Say each syllable slowly (lan... cas... ter) and listen on SayItVid.