How many syllables in "slavish"?

"slavish" has 2 lettergrepen (sla - vish).

How to divide "slavish"?

"slavish" divides into 2 parts: sla · vish.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"slavish": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sla·vish

Hoofdklemtoon

SLA-vish(sla · vish)● ○

Stress in "slavish" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ⁄

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IPAˈsleɪ.vɪʃ

Lettergrepensla·vish

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