How many syllables in "machetes"?

"machetes" has 3 lettergrepen (ma - chet - es).

How to divide "machetes"?

"machetes" divides into 3 parts: ma · chet · es.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"machetes": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ma·chet·es

Hoofdklemtoon

ma-CHET-es(ma · chet · es)○ ● ○

Stress in "machetes" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄məˈtʃɛtɪz⁄

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IPAməˈtʃɛtɪz

Lettergrepenma·chet·es

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