How many syllables in "burlap"?

"burlap" has 2 lettergrepen (bur - lap).

How to divide "burlap"?

"burlap" divides into 2 parts: bur · lap.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"burlap": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bur·lap

Hoofdklemtoon

BUR-lap(bur · lap)● ○

Stress in "burlap" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɜːr.læp⁄

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IPAˈbɜːr.læp

Lettergrepenbur·lap

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