How many syllables in "ethel"?

"ethel" has 2 lettergrepen (eth - el).

How to divide "ethel"?

"ethel" divides into 2 parts: eth · el.

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

Say each syllable slowly (eth... el) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"ethel": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:eth·el

Hoofdklemtoon

ETH-el(eth · el)● ○

Stress in "ethel" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛθəl⁄

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IPAˈɛθəl

Lettergrepeneth·el

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