How many syllables in "doubtful"?

"doubtful" has 2 syllabes (doubt - ful).

How to divide "doubtful"?

"doubtful" divides into 2 parts: doubt · ful.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"doubtful": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:doubt·ful

Accent principal

DOUBT-ful(doubt · ful)● ○

Stress in "doubtful" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdaʊt.fəl⁄

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IPAˈdaʊt.fəl

Syllabesdoubt·ful

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