How many syllables in "bootleg"?

"bootleg" has 2 syllabes (boot - leg).

How to divide "bootleg"?

"bootleg" divides into 2 parts: boot · leg.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"bootleg": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:boot·leg

Accent principal

BOOT-leg(boot · leg)● ○

Stress in "bootleg" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbuːt.lɛɡ⁄

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IPAˈbuːt.lɛɡ

Syllabesboot·leg

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