How many syllables in "imbecile"?

"imbecile" has 3 음절 (im - be - cile).

How to divide "imbecile"?

"imbecile" divides into 3 parts: im · be · cile.

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

Say each syllable slowly (im... be... cile) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"imbecile": 3 음절.

음절:im·be·cile

제1강세

IM-be-cile(im · be · cile)● ○ ○

Stress in "imbecile" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɪmbəsɪl⁄

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IPAˈɪmbəsɪl

음절im·be·cile

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