How many syllables in "alfa"?

"alfa" has 2 lettergrepen (al - fa).

How to divide "alfa"?

"alfa" divides into 2 parts: al · fa.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"alfa": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:al·fa

Hoofdklemtoon

AL-fa(al · fa)● ○

Stress in "alfa" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈælfə⁄

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IPAˈælfə

Lettergrepenal·fa

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