How many syllables in "welcome"?

"welcome" has 2 lettergrepen (wel - come).

How to divide "welcome"?

"welcome" divides into 2 parts: wel · come.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"welcome": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:wel·come

Hoofdklemtoon

WEL-come(wel · come)● ○

Stress in "welcome" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwɛl.kəm⁄

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IPAˈwɛl.kəm

Lettergrepenwel·come

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