How many syllables in "pentax"?

"pentax" has 2 lettergrepen (pen - tax).

How to divide "pentax"?

"pentax" divides into 2 parts: pen · tax.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"pentax": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pen·tax

Hoofdklemtoon

PEN-tax(pen · tax)● ○

Stress in "pentax" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛn.tæks⁄

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IPAˈpɛn.tæks

Lettergrepenpen·tax

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