How many syllables in "brethren"?

"brethren" has 2 syllabes (breth - ren).

How to divide "brethren"?

"brethren" divides into 2 parts: breth · ren.

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

Say each syllable slowly (breth... ren) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"brethren": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:breth·ren

Accent principal

BRETH-ren(breth · ren)● ○

Stress in "brethren" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbrɛð.rən⁄

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IPAˈbrɛð.rən

Syllabesbreth·ren

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