How many syllables in "leek"?

"leek" has 1 lettergrepen (leek).

How to divide "leek"?

"leek" divides into 1 parts: leek.

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

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"leek": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:leek

Hoofdklemtoon

LEEK(leek)●

Stress in "leek" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄liːk⁄

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Lettergrepenleek

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How many syllables in "leek"?: "leek" has 1 lettergrepen (leek).
How to divide "leek"?: "leek" divides into 1 parts: leek.
Where is the stress in "leek"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "leek"?: Say each syllable slowly (leek) and listen on SayItVid.