How many syllables in "billion"?

"billion" has 2 lettergrepen (bil - lion).

How to divide "billion"?

"billion" divides into 2 parts: bil · lion.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"billion": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bil·lion

Hoofdklemtoon

BIL-lion(bil · lion)● ○

Stress in "billion" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɪl.jən⁄

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IPAˈbɪl.jən

Lettergrepenbil·lion

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