How many syllables in "illegal"?

"illegal" has 3 sílabas (il - le - gal).

How to divide "illegal"?

"illegal" divides into 3 parts: il · le · gal.

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

Say each syllable slowly (il... le... gal) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"illegal": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:il·le·gal

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il-LE-gal(il · le · gal)○ ● ○

Stress in "illegal" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈliːɡəl⁄

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