How many syllables in "limerick"?

"limerick" has 3 silben (lim - e - rick).

How to divide "limerick"?

"limerick" divides into 3 parts: lim · e · rick.

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

Say each syllable slowly (lim... e... rick) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Silben

"limerick": 3 silben.

Silben:lim·e·rick

Hauptbetonung

LIM-e-rick(lim · e · rick)● ○ ○

Stress in "limerick" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪmərɪk⁄

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