How many syllables in "sexton"?

"sexton" has 2 lettergrepen (sex - ton).

How to divide "sexton"?

"sexton" divides into 2 parts: sex · ton.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"sexton": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sex·ton

Hoofdklemtoon

SEX-ton(sex · ton)● ○

Stress in "sexton" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛkstən⁄

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IPAˈsɛkstən

Lettergrepensex·ton

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