How many syllables in "ecru"?

"ecru" has 2 lettergrepen (ec - ru).

How to divide "ecru"?

"ecru" divides into 2 parts: ec · ru.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"ecru": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ec·ru

Hoofdklemtoon

EC-ru(ec · ru)● ○

Stress in "ecru" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛkruː⁄

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IPAˈɛkruː

Lettergrepenec·ru

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walls as have all the rooms painted in delicate shades ours is light blue and ecru the parlour is pale pink and blue and I can't say this is the exact parlor she was talking about but this parlour is from that era and I feel with her

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