How many syllables in "cecil"?

"cecil" has 2 lettergrepen (cec - il).

How to divide "cecil"?

"cecil" divides into 2 parts: cec · il.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"cecil": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cec·il

Hoofdklemtoon

CEC-il(cec · il)● ○

Stress in "cecil" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛsəl⁄

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IPAˈsɛsəl

Lettergrepencec·il

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