How many syllables in "waxman"?

"waxman" has 2 lettergrepen (wax - man).

How to divide "waxman"?

"waxman" divides into 2 parts: wax · man.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"waxman": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:wax·man

Hoofdklemtoon

WAX-man(wax · man)● ○

Stress in "waxman" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwæks.mən⁄

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IPAˈwæks.mən

Lettergrepenwax·man

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