How many syllables in "afoul"?

"afoul" has 2 lettergrepen (a - foul).

How to divide "afoul"?

"afoul" divides into 2 parts: a · foul.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"afoul": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:a·foul

Hoofdklemtoon

a-FOUL(a · foul)○ ●

Stress in "afoul" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈfaʊl⁄

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IPAəˈfaʊl

Lettergrepena·foul

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