How many syllables in "scam"?

"scam" has 1 lettergrepen (scam).

How to divide "scam"?

"scam" divides into 1 parts: scam.

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

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"scam": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:scam

Hoofdklemtoon

SCAM(scam)●

Stress in "scam" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄skæm⁄

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1/10

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Lettergrepenscam

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How many syllables in "scam"?: "scam" has 1 lettergrepen (scam).
How to divide "scam"?: "scam" divides into 1 parts: scam.
Where is the stress in "scam"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "scam"?: Say each syllable slowly (scam) and listen on SayItVid.