How many syllables in "squeamish"?

"squeamish" has 2 lettergrepen (squeam - ish).

How to divide "squeamish"?

"squeamish" divides into 2 parts: squeam · ish.

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

Say each syllable slowly (squeam... ish) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"squeamish": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:squeam·ish

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SQUEAM-ish(squeam · ish)● ○

Stress in "squeamish" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskwiː.mɪʃ⁄

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IPAˈskwiː.mɪʃ

Lettergrepensqueam·ish

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