How many syllables in "alibi"?

"alibi" has 3 lettergrepen (al - i - bi).

How to divide "alibi"?

"alibi" divides into 3 parts: al · i · bi.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"alibi": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:al·i·bi

Hoofdklemtoon

AL-i-bi(al · i · bi)● ○ ○

Stress in "alibi" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæl.ɪ.baɪ⁄

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IPAˈæl.ɪ.baɪ

Lettergrepenal·i·bi

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and of the callek and of the collectivity is neither a stand-in or an alibi it refers to that kernel of the self which even while it is touched by the conformities of time and history retains the urge to look beyond them it

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