How many syllables in "wrecker"?

"wrecker" has 2 lettergrepen (wrec - ker).

How to divide "wrecker"?

"wrecker" divides into 2 parts: wrec · ker.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"wrecker": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:wrec·ker

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WREC-ker(wrec · ker)● ○

Stress in "wrecker" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrɛkər⁄

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IPAˈrɛkər

Lettergrepenwrec·ker

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