How many syllables in "utensil"?

"utensil" has 3 sílabas (u - ten - sil).

How to divide "utensil"?

"utensil" divides into 3 parts: u · ten · sil.

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

Say each syllable slowly (u... ten... sil) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"utensil": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:u·ten·sil

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u-TEN-sil(u · ten · sil)○ ● ○

Stress in "utensil" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄juːˈtɛnsəl⁄

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IPAjuːˈtɛnsəl

Sílabasu·ten·sil

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