How many syllables in "hamlet"?

"hamlet" has 2 syllabes (ham - let).

How to divide "hamlet"?

"hamlet" divides into 2 parts: ham · let.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"hamlet": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:ham·let

Accent principal

HAM-let(ham · let)● ○

Stress in "hamlet" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhæmlɪt⁄

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IPAˈhæmlɪt

Syllabesham·let

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