How many syllables in "wanker"?

"wanker" has 2 lettergrepen (wan - ker).

How to divide "wanker"?

"wanker" divides into 2 parts: wan · ker.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"wanker": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:wan·ker

Hoofdklemtoon

WAN-ker(wan · ker)● ○

Stress in "wanker" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwæŋ.kər⁄

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IPAˈwæŋ.kər

Lettergrepenwan·ker

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