How many syllables in "elma"?

"elma" has 2 lettergrepen (el - ma).

How to divide "elma"?

"elma" divides into 2 parts: el · ma.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"elma": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:el·ma

Hoofdklemtoon

EL-ma(el · ma)● ○

Stress in "elma" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛlmə⁄

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IPAˈɛlmə

Lettergrepenel·ma

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