How many syllables in "makan"?

"makan" has 2 lettergrepen (ma - kan).

How to divide "makan"?

"makan" divides into 2 parts: ma · kan.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"makan": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ma·kan

Hoofdklemtoon

MA-kan(ma · kan)● ○

Stress in "makan" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɑkɑn⁄

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IPAˈmɑkɑn

Lettergrepenma·kan

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