How many syllables in "chieftain"?

"chieftain" has 2 слоги (chief - tain).

How to divide "chieftain"?

"chieftain" divides into 2 parts: chief · tain.

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

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Слоговой гид

2 Слоги

"chieftain": 2 слоги.

Слоги:chief·tain

Основное ударение

CHIEF-tain(chief · tain)● ○

Stress in "chieftain" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtʃiːf.tən⁄

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