How many syllables in "missile"?

"missile" has 2 syllabes (mis - sile).

How to divide "missile"?

"missile" divides into 2 parts: mis · sile.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"missile": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:mis·sile

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MIS-sile(mis · sile)● ○

Stress in "missile" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɪs.əl⁄

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IPAˈmɪs.əl

Syllabesmis·sile

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