How many syllables in "fela"?

"fela" has 2 lettergrepen (fe - la).

How to divide "fela"?

"fela" divides into 2 parts: fe · la.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"fela": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fe·la

Hoofdklemtoon

FE-la(fe · la)● ○

Stress in "fela" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfeɪ.lə⁄

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IPAˈfeɪ.lə

Lettergrepenfe·la

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Fela Kuti. Fela Kuti was not just a musician. He was an advocate for peace, for the was an advocate for peace, for the

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