How many syllables in "duelist"?

"duelist" has 3 lettergrepen (du - el - ist).

How to divide "duelist"?

"duelist" divides into 3 parts: du · el · ist.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"duelist": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:du·el·ist

Hoofdklemtoon

DU-el-ist(du · el · ist)● ○ ○

Stress in "duelist" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈduːəlɪst⁄

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IPAˈduːəlɪst

Lettergrependu·el·ist

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How many syllables in "duelist"?: "duelist" has 3 lettergrepen (du - el - ist).
How to divide "duelist"?: "duelist" divides into 3 parts: du · el · ist.
Where is the stress in "duelist"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "duelist"?: Say each syllable slowly (du... el... ist) and listen on SayItVid.