How many syllables in "cephalon"?

"cephalon" has 3 lettergrepen (ceph - a - lon).

How to divide "cephalon"?

"cephalon" divides into 3 parts: ceph · a · lon.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"cephalon": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ceph·a·lon

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CEPH-a-lon(ceph · a · lon)● ○ ○

Stress in "cephalon" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛfəlɒn⁄

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IPAˈsɛfəlɒn

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