How many syllables in "sachem"?

"sachem" has 2 lettergrepen (sa - chem).

How to divide "sachem"?

"sachem" divides into 2 parts: sa · chem.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"sachem": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sa·chem

Hoofdklemtoon

SA-chem(sa · chem)● ○

Stress in "sachem" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈseɪt͡ʃəm⁄

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IPAˈseɪt͡ʃəm

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