How many syllables in "orca"?

"orca" has 2 lettergrepen (or - ca).

How to divide "orca"?

"orca" divides into 2 parts: or · ca.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"orca": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:or·ca

Hoofdklemtoon

OR-ca(or · ca)● ○

Stress in "orca" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɔːrkə⁄

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IPAˈɔːrkə

Lettergrepenor·ca

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