How many syllables in "perkin"?

"perkin" has 2 lettergrepen (per - kin).

How to divide "perkin"?

"perkin" divides into 2 parts: per · kin.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"perkin": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:per·kin

Hoofdklemtoon

PER-kin(per · kin)● ○

Stress in "perkin" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɜːrkɪn⁄

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IPAˈpɜːrkɪn

Lettergrepenper·kin

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