How many syllables in "nickname"?

"nickname" has 2 lettergrepen (nick - name).

How to divide "nickname"?

"nickname" divides into 2 parts: nick · name.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"nickname": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nick·name

Hoofdklemtoon

NICK-name(nick · name)● ○

Stress in "nickname" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnɪk.neɪm⁄

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IPAˈnɪk.neɪm

Lettergrepennick·name

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