How many syllables in "nukem"?

"nukem" has 2 lettergrepen (nu - kem).

How to divide "nukem"?

"nukem" divides into 2 parts: nu · kem.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"nukem": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nu·kem

Hoofdklemtoon

NU-kem(nu · kem)● ○

Stress in "nukem" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnuːkəm⁄

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IPAˈnuːkəm

Lettergrepennu·kem

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