How many syllables in "workmanlike"?

"workmanlike" has 3 lettergrepen (work - man - like).

How to divide "workmanlike"?

"workmanlike" divides into 3 parts: work · man · like.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"workmanlike": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:work·man·like

Hoofdklemtoon

WORK-man-like(work · man · like)● ○ ○

Stress in "workmanlike" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwɜːrk.mənˌlaɪk⁄

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IPAˈwɜːrk.mənˌlaɪk

Lettergrepenwork·man·like

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How many syllables in "workmanlike"?: "workmanlike" has 3 lettergrepen (work - man - like).
How to divide "workmanlike"?: "workmanlike" divides into 3 parts: work · man · like.
Where is the stress in "workmanlike"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "workmanlike"?: Say each syllable slowly (work... man... like) and listen on SayItVid.