How many syllables in "matchstick"?

"matchstick" has 2 lettergrepen (mat - chstick).

How to divide "matchstick"?

"matchstick" divides into 2 parts: mat · chstick.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"matchstick": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mat·chstick

Hoofdklemtoon

MAT-chstick(mat · chstick)● ○

Stress in "matchstick" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmætʃstɪk⁄

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IPAˈmætʃstɪk

Lettergrepenmat·chstick

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when you have less, you try to do things that can make most out of that. If you have only one matchstick in that jungle, you would preserve that matchstick more than your life. you would preserve that matchstick more than your life.

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