How many syllables in "coffin"?

"coffin" has 2 lettergrepen (cof - fin).

How to divide "coffin"?

"coffin" divides into 2 parts: cof · fin.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"coffin": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cof·fin

Hoofdklemtoon

COF-fin(cof · fin)● ○

Stress in "coffin" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɒfɪn⁄

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IPAˈkɒfɪn

Lettergrepencof·fin

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