How many syllables in "cavelier"?

"cavelier" has 3 lettergrepen (cav - e - lier).

How to divide "cavelier"?

"cavelier" divides into 3 parts: cav · e · lier.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"cavelier": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cav·e·lier

Hoofdklemtoon

cav-e-LIER(cav · e · lier)○ ○ ●

Stress in "cavelier" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌkæv.əˈlɪər⁄

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IPAˌkæv.əˈlɪər

Lettergrepencav·e·lier

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