How many syllables in "sheik"?

"sheik" has 1 lettergrepen (sheik).

How to divide "sheik"?

"sheik" divides into 1 parts: sheik.

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

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"sheik": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sheik

Hoofdklemtoon

SHEIK(sheik)●

Stress in "sheik" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄ʃiːk⁄

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IPAʃiːk

Lettergrepensheik

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1:17

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How many syllables in "sheik"?: "sheik" has 1 lettergrepen (sheik).
How to divide "sheik"?: "sheik" divides into 1 parts: sheik.
Where is the stress in "sheik"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "sheik"?: Say each syllable slowly (sheik) and listen on SayItVid.