How many syllables in "principal"?

"principal" has 3 sillabe (prin - ci - pal).

How to divide "principal"?

"principal" divides into 3 parts: prin · ci · pal.

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

Say each syllable slowly (prin... ci... pal) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

3 Sillabe

"principal": 3 sillabe.

Sillabe:prin·ci·pal

Accento primario

PRIN-ci-pal(prin · ci · pal)● ○ ○

Stress in "principal" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɪnsɪpəl⁄

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IPAˈprɪnsɪpəl

Sillabeprin·ci·pal

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