How many syllables in "tradesmen"?

"tradesmen" has 2 lettergrepen (trades - men).

How to divide "tradesmen"?

"tradesmen" divides into 2 parts: trades · men.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"tradesmen": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:trades·men

Hoofdklemtoon

TRADES-men(trades · men)● ○

Stress in "tradesmen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtreɪdzmən⁄

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IPAˈtreɪdzmən

Lettergrepentrades·men

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