How many syllables in "mothballed"?

"mothballed" has 2 syllabes (moth - balled).

How to divide "mothballed"?

"mothballed" divides into 2 parts: moth · balled.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"mothballed": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:moth·balled

Accent principal

MOTH-balled(moth · balled)● ○

Stress in "mothballed" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɔθ.bɔːld⁄

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IPAˈmɔθ.bɔːld

Syllabesmoth·balled

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