How many syllables in "emerald"?

"emerald" has 3 lettergrepen (em - er - ald).

How to divide "emerald"?

"emerald" divides into 3 parts: em · er · ald.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"emerald": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:em·er·ald

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EM-er-ald(em · er · ald)● ○ ○

Stress in "emerald" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛm.rəld⁄

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IPAˈɛm.rəld

Lettergrepenem·er·ald

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