How many syllables in "breton"?

"breton" has 2 lettergrepen (bre - ton).

How to divide "breton"?

"breton" divides into 2 parts: bre · ton.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"breton": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bre·ton

Hoofdklemtoon

BRE-ton(bre · ton)● ○

Stress in "breton" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbrɛtən⁄

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IPAˈbrɛtən

Lettergrepenbre·ton

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