How many syllables in "bilateral"?

"bilateral" has 4 lettergrepen (bi - lat - er - al).

How to divide "bilateral"?

"bilateral" divides into 4 parts: bi · lat · er · al.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"bilateral": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bi·lat·er·al

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bi-LAT-er-al(bi · lat · er · al)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "bilateral" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄baɪˈlætərəl⁄

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IPAbaɪˈlætərəl

Lettergrepenbi·lat·er·al

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How many syllables in "bilateral"?: "bilateral" has 4 lettergrepen (bi - lat - er - al).
How to divide "bilateral"?: "bilateral" divides into 4 parts: bi · lat · er · al.
Where is the stress in "bilateral"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "bilateral"?: Say each syllable slowly (bi... lat... er... al) and listen on SayItVid.