How many syllables in "cavil"?

"cavil" has 2 lettergrepen (ca - vil).

How to divide "cavil"?

"cavil" divides into 2 parts: ca · vil.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"cavil": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ca·vil

Hoofdklemtoon

CA-vil(ca · vil)● ○

Stress in "cavil" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkæv.əl⁄

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IPAˈkæv.əl

Lettergrepenca·vil

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