How many syllables in "chainsaw"?

"chainsaw" has 2 sílabas (chain - saw).

How to divide "chainsaw"?

"chainsaw" divides into 2 parts: chain · saw.

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

Say each syllable slowly (chain... saw) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"chainsaw": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:chain·saw

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CHAIN-saw(chain · saw)● ○

Stress in "chainsaw" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtʃeɪn.sɔː⁄

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