How many syllables in "decades"?

"decades" has 2 sylaby (dec - ades).

How to divide "decades"?

"decades" divides into 2 parts: dec · ades.

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

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2 Sylaby

"decades": 2 sylaby.

Sylaby:dec·ades

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DEC-ades(dec · ades)● ○

Stress in "decades" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛk.eɪdz⁄

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IPAˈdɛk.eɪdz

Sylabydec·ades

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