How many syllables in "parakeet"?

"parakeet" has 3 lettergrepen (par - a - keet).

How to divide "parakeet"?

"parakeet" divides into 3 parts: par · a · keet.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"parakeet": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:par·a·keet

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PAR-a-keet(par · a · keet)● ○ ○

Stress in "parakeet" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpær.əˌkiːt⁄

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IPAˈpær.əˌkiːt

Lettergrepenpar·a·keet

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How many syllables in "parakeet"?: "parakeet" has 3 lettergrepen (par - a - keet).
How to divide "parakeet"?: "parakeet" divides into 3 parts: par · a · keet.
Where is the stress in "parakeet"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "parakeet"?: Say each syllable slowly (par... a... keet) and listen on SayItVid.