How many syllables in "sidewalk"?

"sidewalk" has 2 lettergrepen (side - walk).

How to divide "sidewalk"?

"sidewalk" divides into 2 parts: side · walk.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"sidewalk": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:side·walk

Hoofdklemtoon

SIDE-walk(side · walk)● ○

Stress in "sidewalk" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsaɪd.wɔːk⁄

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IPAˈsaɪd.wɔːk

Lettergrepenside·walk

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