How many syllables in "aplomb"?

"aplomb" has 2 lettergrepen (a - plomb).

How to divide "aplomb"?

"aplomb" divides into 2 parts: a · plomb.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"aplomb": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:a·plomb

Hoofdklemtoon

a-PLOMB(a · plomb)○ ●

Stress in "aplomb" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈplɒm⁄

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IPAəˈplɒm

Lettergrepena·plomb

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