How many syllables in "tolkien"?

"tolkien" has 2 syllabes (tol - kien).

How to divide "tolkien"?

"tolkien" divides into 2 parts: tol · kien.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"tolkien": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:tol·kien

Accent principal

TOL-kien(tol · kien)● ○

Stress in "tolkien" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɒlkiːn⁄

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IPAˈtɒlkiːn

Syllabestol·kien

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were started with the writing of J. R. R. Tolkien. But there are many more. But

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