How many syllables in "seashells"?

"seashells" has 2 lettergrepen (sea - shells).

How to divide "seashells"?

"seashells" divides into 2 parts: sea · shells.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"seashells": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sea·shells

Hoofdklemtoon

SEA-shells(sea · shells)● ○

Stress in "seashells" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsiːˌʃɛlz⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈsiːˌʃɛlz

Lettergrepensea·shells

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3:10

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