How many syllables in "vulcan"?

"vulcan" has 2 lettergrepen (vul - can).

How to divide "vulcan"?

"vulcan" divides into 2 parts: vul · can.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"vulcan": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:vul·can

Hoofdklemtoon

VUL-can(vul · can)● ○

Stress in "vulcan" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈvʌlkən⁄

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IPAˈvʌlkən

Lettergrepenvul·can

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