How many syllables in handshake?
Syllables in handshake
2
hand·shake
Handshake has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say handshake
| Pronunciation | /ˈhændˌʃeɪk/ 2 syllables, HAND-shake · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say handshake slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hand, shake. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in handshake?
- Handshake has two syllables.
- How do you divide handshake into syllables?
- Handshake divides as hand-shake.
- Which syllable is stressed in handshake?
- The first syllable (HAND-shake).