How many syllables in "enlist"?

"enlist" has 2 lettergrepen (en - list).

How to divide "enlist"?

"enlist" divides into 2 parts: en · list.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"enlist": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:en·list

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en-LIST(en · list)○ ●

Stress in "enlist" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈlɪst⁄

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IPAɪnˈlɪst

Lettergrepenen·list

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