How many syllables in "unstable"?

"unstable" has 3 syllabes (un - sta - ble).

How to divide "unstable"?

"unstable" divides into 3 parts: un · sta · ble.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"unstable": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:un·sta·ble

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un-STA-ble(un · sta · ble)○ ● ○

Stress in "unstable" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ʌnˈsteɪ.bəl⁄

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IPAʌnˈsteɪ.bəl

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How many syllables in "unstable"?: "unstable" has 3 syllabes (un - sta - ble).
How to divide "unstable"?: "unstable" divides into 3 parts: un · sta · ble.
Where is the stress in "unstable"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "unstable"?: Say each syllable slowly (un... sta... ble) and listen on SayItVid.