How many syllables in "scarab"?

"scarab" has 2 lettergrepen (sca - rab).

How to divide "scarab"?

"scarab" divides into 2 parts: sca · rab.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"scarab": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sca·rab

Hoofdklemtoon

SCA-rab(sca · rab)● ○

Stress in "scarab" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskæɹəb⁄

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Automatisch afspelen

IPAˈskæɹəb

Lettergrepensca·rab

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