How many syllables in "clothesline"?

"clothesline" has 3 syllabes (clo - the - sline).

How to divide "clothesline"?

"clothesline" divides into 3 parts: clo · the · sline.

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

Say each syllable slowly (clo... the... sline) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"clothesline": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:clo·the·sline

Accent principal

CLO-the-sline(clo · the · sline)● ○ ○

Stress in "clothesline" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkloʊðzlaɪn⁄

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IPAˈkloʊðzlaɪn

Syllabesclo·the·sline

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