How many syllables in "epistle"?

"epistle" has 3 lettergrepen (e - pis - tle).

How to divide "epistle"?

"epistle" divides into 3 parts: e · pis · tle.

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

Say each syllable slowly (e... pis... tle) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"epistle": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:e·pis·tle

Hoofdklemtoon

e-PIS-tle(e · pis · tle)○ ● ○

Stress in "epistle" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈpɪs.əl⁄

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IPAɪˈpɪs.əl

Lettergrepene·pis·tle

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