How many syllables in "elgenheim"?

"elgenheim" has 3 lettergrepen (el - gen - heim).

How to divide "elgenheim"?

"elgenheim" divides into 3 parts: el · gen · heim.

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

Say each syllable slowly (el... gen... heim) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"elgenheim": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:el·gen·heim

Hoofdklemtoon

EL-gen-heim(el · gen · heim)● ○ ○

Stress in "elgenheim" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛl.ɡən.haɪm⁄

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IPAˈɛl.ɡən.haɪm

Lettergrepenel·gen·heim

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