How many syllables in "headlong"?

"headlong" has 2 sílabas (head - long).

How to divide "headlong"?

"headlong" divides into 2 parts: head · long.

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

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2 Sílabas

"headlong": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:head·long

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HEAD-long(head · long)● ○

Stress in "headlong" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɛd.lɔːŋ⁄

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Sílabashead·long

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How many syllables in "headlong"?: "headlong" has 2 sílabas (head - long).
How to divide "headlong"?: "headlong" divides into 2 parts: head · long.
Where is the stress in "headlong"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "headlong"?: Say each syllable slowly (head... long) and listen on SayItVid.