How many syllables in "shamash"?

"shamash" has 2 lettergrepen (sha - mash).

How to divide "shamash"?

"shamash" divides into 2 parts: sha · mash.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"shamash": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sha·mash

Hoofdklemtoon

sha-MASH(sha · mash)○ ●

Stress in "shamash" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ʃəˈmæʃ⁄

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IPAʃəˈmæʃ

Lettergrepensha·mash

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She could be burned to death for entering. So she sends for the tavern keeper to meet her at the temple of Shamash, the patron god of Sippar. the patron god of Sippar.

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