How many syllables in "pecan"?

"pecan" has 2 lettergrepen (pe - can).

How to divide "pecan"?

"pecan" divides into 2 parts: pe · can.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"pecan": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pe·can

Hoofdklemtoon

pe-CAN(pe · can)○ ●

Stress in "pecan" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pɪˈkɑːn⁄

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IPApɪˈkɑːn

Lettergrepenpe·can

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