How many syllables in "dauphin"?

"dauphin" has 2 lettergrepen (dau - phin).

How to divide "dauphin"?

"dauphin" divides into 2 parts: dau · phin.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dau... phin) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"dauphin": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dau·phin

Hoofdklemtoon

DAU-phin(dau · phin)● ○

Stress in "dauphin" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɔːfɪn⁄

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Automatisch afspelen

IPAˈdɔːfɪn

Lettergrependau·phin

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said, "Hey, kid, jump in." Wallace was taken to Fort Gaines, which you can see at the very bottom here on Dauphin Island, which you can see at the very bottom here on Dauphin Island,

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