How many syllables in "formalin"?

"formalin" has 3 lettergrepen (for - ma - lin).

How to divide "formalin"?

"formalin" divides into 3 parts: for · ma · lin.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"formalin": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:for·ma·lin

Hoofdklemtoon

FOR-ma-lin(for · ma · lin)● ○ ○

Stress in "formalin" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenfor·ma·lin

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