How many syllables in "dustbin"?

"dustbin" has 2 lettergrepen (dust - bin).

How to divide "dustbin"?

"dustbin" divides into 2 parts: dust · bin.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"dustbin": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dust·bin

Hoofdklemtoon

DUST-bin(dust · bin)● ○

Stress in "dustbin" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʌst.bɪn⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈdʌst.bɪn

Lettergrependust·bin

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4:12

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