How many syllables in "enslave"?

"enslave" has 2 lettergrepen (en - slave).

How to divide "enslave"?

"enslave" divides into 2 parts: en · slave.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"enslave": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:en·slave

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en-SLAVE(en · slave)○ ●

Stress in "enslave" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈsleɪv⁄

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IPAɪnˈsleɪv

Lettergrepenen·slave

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