How many syllables in "bailiff"?

"bailiff" has 2 syllabes (bai - liff).

How to divide "bailiff"?

"bailiff" divides into 2 parts: bai · liff.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"bailiff": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:bai·liff

Accent principal

BAI-liff(bai · liff)● ○

Stress in "bailiff" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbeɪlɪf⁄

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IPAˈbeɪlɪf

Syllabesbai·liff

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