How many syllables in "quicksort"?

"quicksort" has 2 lettergrepen (quic - ksort).

How to divide "quicksort"?

"quicksort" divides into 2 parts: quic · ksort.

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

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"quicksort": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:quic·ksort

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QUIC-ksort(quic · ksort)● ○

Stress in "quicksort" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkwɪkˌsɔɹt⁄

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IPAˈkwɪkˌsɔɹt

Lettergrepenquic·ksort

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