How many syllables in "dalton"?

"dalton" has 2 syllabes (dal - ton).

How to divide "dalton"?

"dalton" divides into 2 parts: dal · ton.

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

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2 Syllabes

"dalton": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:dal·ton

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DAL-ton(dal · ton)● ○

Stress in "dalton" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɔːl.tən⁄

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IPAˈdɔːl.tən

Syllabesdal·ton

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So how could you possibly settle something like this? Dalton did it by assuming that if you had only one compound, it had to be one-to-one. it had to be one-to-one.

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