How many syllables in "dolphins"?

"dolphins" has 2 lettergrepen (dol - phins).

How to divide "dolphins"?

"dolphins" divides into 2 parts: dol · phins.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"dolphins": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dol·phins

Hoofdklemtoon

DOL-phins(dol · phins)● ○

Stress in "dolphins" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɒlfɪnz⁄

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IPAˈdɒlfɪnz

Lettergrependol·phins

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