How many syllables in "shadows"?

"shadows" has 2 lettergrepen (shad - ows).

How to divide "shadows"?

"shadows" divides into 2 parts: shad · ows.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"shadows": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:shad·ows

Hoofdklemtoon

SHAD-ows(shad · ows)● ○

Stress in "shadows" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃædoʊz⁄

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IPAˈʃædoʊz

Lettergrepenshad·ows

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