How many syllables in "damsel"?

"damsel" has 2 lettergrepen (dam - sel).

How to divide "damsel"?

"damsel" divides into 2 parts: dam · sel.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dam... sel) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"damsel": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dam·sel

Hoofdklemtoon

DAM-sel(dam · sel)● ○

Stress in "damsel" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdæmzəl⁄

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IPAˈdæmzəl

Lettergrependam·sel

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