How many syllables in "foretold"?

"foretold" has 2 syllabes (fore - told).

How to divide "foretold"?

"foretold" divides into 2 parts: fore · told.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"foretold": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:fore·told

Accent principal

fore-TOLD(fore · told)○ ●

Stress in "foretold" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄fɔːrˈtoʊld⁄

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IPAfɔːrˈtoʊld

Syllabesfore·told

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