How many syllables in "ballet"?

"ballet" has 2 lettergrepen (bal - let).

How to divide "ballet"?

"ballet" divides into 2 parts: bal · let.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"ballet": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bal·let

Hoofdklemtoon

BAL-let(bal · let)● ○

Stress in "ballet" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄bæˈleɪ⁄

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IPAˈbæleɪ

Lettergrepenbal·let

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