How many syllables in "axle"?

"axle" has 2 lettergrepen (ax - le).

How to divide "axle"?

"axle" divides into 2 parts: ax · le.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"axle": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ax·le

Hoofdklemtoon

AX-le(ax · le)● ○

Stress in "axle" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæksəl⁄

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IPAˈæksəl

Lettergrepenax·le

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