How many syllables in "slakes"?

"slakes" has 2 lettergrepen (sla - kes).

How to divide "slakes"?

"slakes" divides into 2 parts: sla · kes.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sla... kes) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"slakes": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sla·kes

Hoofdklemtoon

SLA-kes(sla · kes)● ○

Stress in "slakes" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepensla·kes

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