How many syllables in "carnival"?

"carnival" has 3 syllabes (car - ni - val).

How to divide "carnival"?

"carnival" divides into 3 parts: car · ni · val.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"carnival": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:car·ni·val

Accent principal

CAR-ni-val(car · ni · val)● ○ ○

Stress in "carnival" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɑːr.nɪ.vəl⁄

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IPAˈkɑːr.nɪ.vəl

Syllabescar·ni·val

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