How many syllables in "dumbledore"?

"dumbledore" has 3 lettergrepen (dum - ble - dore).

How to divide "dumbledore"?

"dumbledore" divides into 3 parts: dum · ble · dore.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dum... ble... dore) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"dumbledore": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dum·ble·dore

Hoofdklemtoon

DUM-ble-dore(dum · ble · dore)● ○ ○

Stress in "dumbledore" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʌmbəlˌdɔːr⁄

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IPAˈdʌmbəlˌdɔːr

Lettergrependum·ble·dore

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