How many syllables in "maternal"?

"maternal" has 3 sillabe (ma - ter - nal).

How to divide "maternal"?

"maternal" divides into 3 parts: ma · ter · nal.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ma... ter... nal) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sillabe

"maternal": 3 sillabe.

Sillabe:ma·ter·nal

Accento primario

ma-TER-nal(ma · ter · nal)○ ● ○

Stress in "maternal" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄məˈtɜːr.nəl⁄

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