How many syllables in "tolkien"?

"tolkien" has 2 sillabe (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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Guida alle sillabe

2 Sillabe

"tolkien": 2 sillabe.

Sillabe:tol·kien

Accento primario

TOL-kien(tol · kien)● ○

Stress in "tolkien" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɒlkiːn⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈtɒlkiːn

Sillabetol·kien

Ascolta nel contestoUS

4:10

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 sillabe (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.