How many syllables in "sweepstake"?

"sweepstake" has 2 sílabas (sweep - stake).

How to divide "sweepstake"?

"sweepstake" divides into 2 parts: sweep · stake.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sweep... stake) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"sweepstake": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:sweep·stake

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SWEEP-stake(sweep · stake)● ○

Stress in "sweepstake" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈswiːp.steɪk⁄

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