How many syllables in handcuffs?

Syllables in handcuffs

2

hand·cuffs

Handcuffs has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say handcuffs

Pronunciation/ˈhændˌkʌfs/
2 syllables, HAND-cuffs · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say handcuffs slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hand, cuffs. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in handcuffs?
Handcuffs has two syllables.
How do you divide handcuffs into syllables?
Handcuffs divides as hand-cuffs.
Which syllable is stressed in handcuffs?
The first syllable (HAND-cuffs).

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