How many syllables in "peacock"?

"peacock" has 2 lettergrepen (pea - cock).

How to divide "peacock"?

"peacock" divides into 2 parts: pea · cock.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"peacock": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pea·cock

Hoofdklemtoon

PEA-cock(pea · cock)● ○

Stress in "peacock" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpiː.kɒk⁄

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IPAˈpiː.kɒk

Lettergrepenpea·cock

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