How many syllables in "tribesman"?

"tribesman" has 2 lettergrepen (tribes - man).

How to divide "tribesman"?

"tribesman" divides into 2 parts: tribes · man.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"tribesman": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tribes·man

Hoofdklemtoon

TRIBES-man(tribes · man)● ○

Stress in "tribesman" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtraɪbz.mən⁄

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IPAˈtraɪbz.mən

Lettergrepentribes·man

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