How many syllables in "marksman"?

"marksman" has 2 lettergrepen (marks - man).

How to divide "marksman"?

"marksman" divides into 2 parts: marks · man.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"marksman": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:marks·man

Hoofdklemtoon

MARKS-man(marks · man)● ○

Stress in "marksman" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɑːrksmən⁄

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IPAˈmɑːrksmən

Lettergrepenmarks·man

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