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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable lack
  • 4 letters
Syllables
lack has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/læk/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide lack into syllables?

lack divides as lack. lack has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in lack?

Lack has 1 syllable (lack).

Which syllable is stressed in lack?

The stressed syllable in lack is lack. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce lack?

/læk/ in American English.