How many syllables in "polite"?

"polite" has 2 音節 (po - lite).

How to divide "polite"?

"polite" divides into 2 parts: po · lite.

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

Say each syllable slowly (po... lite) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 音節

"polite": 2 音節.

音節:po·lite

第1強勢

po-LITE(po · lite)○ ●

Stress in "polite" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pəˈlaɪt⁄

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IPApəˈlaɪt

音節po·lite

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