How many syllables in "uncan"?

"uncan" has 2 lettergrepen (un - can).

How to divide "uncan"?

"uncan" divides into 2 parts: un · can.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"uncan": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:un·can

Hoofdklemtoon

un-CAN(un · can)○ ●

Stress in "uncan" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ʌnˈkæn⁄

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1/4

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IPAʌnˈkæn

Lettergrepenun·can

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