How many syllables in "diphthong"?

"diphthong" has 2 lettergrepen (diph - thong).

How to divide "diphthong"?

"diphthong" divides into 2 parts: diph · thong.

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

Say each syllable slowly (diph... thong) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"diphthong": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:diph·thong

Hoofdklemtoon

DIPH-thong(diph · thong)● ○

Stress in "diphthong" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɪf.θɒŋ⁄

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IPAˈdɪf.θɒŋ

Lettergrependiph·thong

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or in a beginning blend like we studied. But also any L within a word that comes before a vowel or diphthong in that syllable. For example, the word ‘ungluing’. The L isn't at the beginning of the word, which is always a light L, and it isn't at the end of the word, which is always a dark L. word, which is always a light L, and it isn't at the end of the word, which is always a dark L.

Toetsenbordbediening: ← Vorige, → Volgende, R Opnieuw • Press L to loop sentence • Space to pause/resume

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