How many syllables in "edinburgh"?

"edinburgh" has 3 lettergrepen (ed - in - burgh).

How to divide "edinburgh"?

"edinburgh" divides into 3 parts: ed · in · burgh.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"edinburgh": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ed·in·burgh

Hoofdklemtoon

ED-in-burgh(ed · in · burgh)● ○ ○

Stress in "edinburgh" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛdɪnbʌrə⁄

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IPAˈɛdɪnbʌrə

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