How many syllables in "bagel"?

"bagel" has 2 lettergrepen (ba - gel).

How to divide "bagel"?

"bagel" divides into 2 parts: ba · gel.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"bagel": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ba·gel

Hoofdklemtoon

BA-gel(ba · gel)● ○

Stress in "bagel" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbeɪ.ɡəl⁄

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IPAˈbeɪ.ɡəl

Lettergrepenba·gel

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