How many syllables in "embattled"?

"embattled" has 3 lettergrepen (em - bat - tled).

How to divide "embattled"?

"embattled" divides into 3 parts: em · bat · tled.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"embattled": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:em·bat·tled

Hoofdklemtoon

em-BAT-tled(em · bat · tled)○ ● ○

Stress in "embattled" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪmˈbæt.əld⁄

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IPAɪmˈbæt.əld

Lettergrepenem·bat·tled

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