How many syllables in "caretaker"?

"caretaker" has 3 heceler (care - tak - er).

How to divide "caretaker"?

"caretaker" divides into 3 parts: care · tak · er.

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

Say each syllable slowly (care... tak... er) and listen on SayItVid.

Hece Rehberi

3 Heceler

"caretaker": 3 heceler.

Heceler:care·tak·er

Birincil Vurgu

CARE-tak-er(care · tak · er)● ○ ○

Stress in "caretaker" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɛərˌteɪ.kər⁄

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IPAˈkɛərˌteɪ.kər

Hecelercare·tak·er

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How many syllables in "caretaker"?: "caretaker" has 3 heceler (care - tak - er).
How to divide "caretaker"?: "caretaker" divides into 3 parts: care · tak · er.
Where is the stress in "caretaker"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "caretaker"?: Say each syllable slowly (care... tak... er) and listen on SayItVid.