How many syllables in "skein"?

"skein" has 1 lettergrepen (skein).

How to divide "skein"?

"skein" divides into 1 parts: skein.

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

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"skein": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:skein

Hoofdklemtoon

SKEIN(skein)●

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

IPA:⁄skeɪn⁄

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IPAskeɪn

Lettergrepenskein

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