How many syllables in "dulcet"?

"dulcet" has 2 lettergrepen (dul - cet).

How to divide "dulcet"?

"dulcet" divides into 2 parts: dul · cet.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"dulcet": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dul·cet

Hoofdklemtoon

DUL-cet(dul · cet)● ○

Stress in "dulcet" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʌlsɪt⁄

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IPAˈdʌlsɪt

Lettergrependul·cet

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