How many syllables in "brussels"?

"brussels" has 2 lettergrepen (brus - sels).

How to divide "brussels"?

"brussels" divides into 2 parts: brus · sels.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"brussels": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:brus·sels

Hoofdklemtoon

BRUS-sels(brus · sels)● ○

Stress in "brussels" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbrʌsəlz⁄

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IPAˈbrʌsəlz

Lettergrepenbrus·sels

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