How many syllables in "dresden"?

"dresden" has 2 lettergrepen (dres - den).

How to divide "dresden"?

"dresden" divides into 2 parts: dres · den.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"dresden": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dres·den

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DRES-den(dres · den)● ○

Stress in "dresden" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdrɛzdən⁄

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