How many syllables in "toenails"?

"toenails" has 2 lettergrepen (toe - nails).

How to divide "toenails"?

"toenails" divides into 2 parts: toe · nails.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"toenails": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:toe·nails

Hoofdklemtoon

TOE-nails(toe · nails)● ○

Stress in "toenails" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtoʊ.neɪlz⁄

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IPAˈtoʊ.neɪlz

Lettergrepentoe·nails

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