How many syllables in "achilles"?

"achilles" has 3 lettergrepen (a - chil - les).

How to divide "achilles"?

"achilles" divides into 3 parts: a · chil · les.

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

Say each syllable slowly (a... chil... les) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"achilles": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:a·chil·les

Hoofdklemtoon

a-CHIL-les(a · chil · les)○ ● ○

Stress in "achilles" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈkɪliːz⁄

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IPAəˈkɪliːz

Lettergrepena·chil·les

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