How many syllables in "padlock"?

"padlock" has 2 lettergrepen (pad - lock).

How to divide "padlock"?

"padlock" divides into 2 parts: pad · lock.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"padlock": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pad·lock

Hoofdklemtoon

PAD-lock(pad · lock)● ○

Stress in "padlock" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpæd.lɒk⁄

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IPAˈpæd.lɒk

Lettergrepenpad·lock

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