How many syllables in "cathedrals"?

"cathedrals" has 3 lettergrepen (ca - the - drals).

How to divide "cathedrals"?

"cathedrals" divides into 3 parts: ca · the · drals.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"cathedrals": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ca·the·drals

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ca-THE-drals(ca · the · drals)○ ● ○

Stress in "cathedrals" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈθiːdrəlz⁄

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IPAkəˈθiːdrəlz

Lettergrepenca·the·drals

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How many syllables in "cathedrals"?: "cathedrals" has 3 lettergrepen (ca - the - drals).
How to divide "cathedrals"?: "cathedrals" divides into 3 parts: ca · the · drals.
Where is the stress in "cathedrals"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "cathedrals"?: Say each syllable slowly (ca... the... drals) and listen on SayItVid.