How many syllables in "dolphin"?

"dolphin" has 2 lettergrepen (dol - phin).

How to divide "dolphin"?

"dolphin" divides into 2 parts: dol · phin.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"dolphin": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dol·phin

Hoofdklemtoon

DOL-phin(dol · phin)● ○

Stress in "dolphin" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɒlfɪn⁄

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IPAˈdɒlfɪn

Lettergrependol·phin

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