How many syllables in "elan"?

"elan" has 2 lettergrepen (e - lan).

How to divide "elan"?

"elan" divides into 2 parts: e · lan.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"elan": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:e·lan

Hoofdklemtoon

e-LAN(e · lan)○ ●

Stress in "elan" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄eɪˈlɑːn⁄

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IPAeɪˈlɑːn

Lettergrepene·lan

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