How many syllables in handicap?

Syllables in handicap

3

hand·i·cap

Handicap has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say handicap

Pronunciation/ˈhændiˌkæp/
3 syllables, HAND-i-cap · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

Words that rhyme with handicap

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Questions

How many syllables are in handicap?
Handicap has three syllables.
How do you divide handicap into syllables?
Handicap divides as hand-i-cap.
Which syllable is stressed in handicap?
The first syllable (HAND-i-cap).

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