How many syllables in "successful"?

"successful" has 3 sílabas (suc - cess - ful).

How to divide "successful"?

"successful" divides into 3 parts: suc · cess · ful.

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

Say each syllable slowly (suc... cess... ful) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"successful": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:suc·cess·ful

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SUC-cess-ful(suc · cess · ful)● ○ ○

Stress in "successful" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄səkˈsɛsfʊl⁄

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IPAsəkˈsɛsfʊl

Sílabassuc·cess·ful

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