How many syllables in "bengal"?

"bengal" has 2 lettergrepen (ben - gal).

How to divide "bengal"?

"bengal" divides into 2 parts: ben · gal.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"bengal": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ben·gal

Hoofdklemtoon

ben-GAL(ben · gal)○ ●

Stress in "bengal" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɛŋˈɡɔːl⁄

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IPAbɛŋˈɡɔːl

Lettergrepenben·gal

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