How many syllables in "alphabet"?

"alphabet" has 3 lettergrepen (al - pha - bet).

How to divide "alphabet"?

"alphabet" divides into 3 parts: al · pha · bet.

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

Say each syllable slowly (al... pha... bet) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"alphabet": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:al·pha·bet

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AL-pha-bet(al · pha · bet)● ○ ○

Stress in "alphabet" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈælfəbɛt⁄

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IPAˈælfəbɛt

Lettergrepenal·pha·bet

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