How many syllables in "sarcasm"?

"sarcasm" has 2 lettergrepen (sar - casm).

How to divide "sarcasm"?

"sarcasm" divides into 2 parts: sar · casm.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"sarcasm": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sar·casm

Hoofdklemtoon

SAR-casm(sar · casm)● ○

Stress in "sarcasm" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɑːr.kæ.zəm⁄

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IPAˈsɑːr.kæ.zəm

Lettergrepensar·casm

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2:18

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