How many syllables in "yankee"?

"yankee" has 2 lettergrepen (yan - kee).

How to divide "yankee"?

"yankee" divides into 2 parts: yan · kee.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"yankee": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:yan·kee

Hoofdklemtoon

YAN-kee(yan · kee)● ○

Stress in "yankee" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈjæŋ.ki⁄

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IPAˈjæŋ.ki

Lettergrepenyan·kee

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