How many syllables in "sprains"?

"sprains" has 1 lettergrepen (sprains).

How to divide "sprains"?

"sprains" divides into 1 parts: sprains.

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

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"sprains": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sprains

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SPRAINS(sprains)●

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

IPA:⁄spreɪnz⁄

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IPAspreɪnz

Lettergrepensprains

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