How many syllables in "runways"?

"runways" has 2 lettergrepen (run - ways).

How to divide "runways"?

"runways" divides into 2 parts: run · ways.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"runways": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:run·ways

Hoofdklemtoon

RUN-ways(run · ways)● ○

Stress in "runways" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrʌnˌweɪz⁄

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IPAˈrʌnˌweɪz

Lettergrepenrun·ways

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place that will turn these risks into runways for mankind. I think the view from the freef fall is going to be spectacular. I think the view from the freef fall is

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