How many syllables in "envelope"?

"envelope" has 3 lettergrepen (en - ve - lope).

How to divide "envelope"?

"envelope" divides into 3 parts: en · ve · lope.

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

Say each syllable slowly (en... ve... lope) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"envelope": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:en·ve·lope

Hoofdklemtoon

EN-ve-lope(en · ve · lope)● ○ ○

Stress in "envelope" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛn.vəˌloʊp⁄

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IPAˈɛn.vəˌloʊp

Lettergrepenen·ve·lope

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