How many syllables in "padlocks"?

"padlocks" has 2 lettergrepen (pad - locks).

How to divide "padlocks"?

"padlocks" divides into 2 parts: pad · locks.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"padlocks": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pad·locks

Hoofdklemtoon

PAD-locks(pad · locks)● ○

Stress in "padlocks" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpæd.lɒks⁄

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IPAˈpæd.lɒks

Lettergrepenpad·locks

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