How many syllables in "douglas"?

"douglas" has 2 lettergrepen (doug - las).

How to divide "douglas"?

"douglas" divides into 2 parts: doug · las.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"douglas": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:doug·las

Hoofdklemtoon

DOUG-las(doug · las)● ○

Stress in "douglas" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʌɡləs⁄

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IPAˈdʌɡləs

Lettergrependoug·las

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