How many syllables in "napkin"?

"napkin" has 2 lettergrepen (nap - kin).

How to divide "napkin"?

"napkin" divides into 2 parts: nap · kin.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"napkin": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nap·kin

Hoofdklemtoon

NAP-kin(nap · kin)● ○

Stress in "napkin" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnæp.kɪn⁄

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IPAˈnæp.kɪn

Lettergrepennap·kin

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sketch a vision of the future on a napkin and spin magic out of the air and make you feel lucky just to be near it. make you feel lucky just to be near it.

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