How many syllables in "elven"?

"elven" has 2 lettergrepen (el - ven).

How to divide "elven"?

"elven" divides into 2 parts: el · ven.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"elven": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:el·ven

Hoofdklemtoon

EL-ven(el · ven)● ○

Stress in "elven" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛlv(ə)n⁄

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IPAˈɛlv(ə)n

Lettergrepenel·ven

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