How many syllables in "decibel"?

"decibel" has 3 음절 (dec - i - bel).

How to divide "decibel"?

"decibel" divides into 3 parts: dec · i · bel.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dec... i... bel) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"decibel": 3 음절.

음절:dec·i·bel

제1강세

DEC-i-bel(dec · i · bel)● ○ ○

Stress in "decibel" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛsɪbəl⁄

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IPAˈdɛsɪbəl

음절dec·i·bel

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