How many syllables in "sinker"?

"sinker" has 2 lettergrepen (sink - er).

How to divide "sinker"?

"sinker" divides into 2 parts: sink · er.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"sinker": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sink·er

Hoofdklemtoon

SINK-er(sink · er)● ○

Stress in "sinker" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɪŋ.kər⁄

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IPAˈsɪŋ.kər

Lettergrepensink·er

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