How many syllables in "schaffen"?

"schaffen" has 2 lettergrepen (schaf - fen).

How to divide "schaffen"?

"schaffen" divides into 2 parts: schaf · fen.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"schaffen": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:schaf·fen

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SCHAF-fen(schaf · fen)● ○

Stress in "schaffen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃɑː.fən⁄

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IPAˈʃɑː.fən

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