How many syllables in "fountain"?

"fountain" has 2 lettergrepen (foun - tain).

How to divide "fountain"?

"fountain" divides into 2 parts: foun · tain.

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

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"fountain": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:foun·tain

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FOUN-tain(foun · tain)● ○

Stress in "fountain" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfaʊntɪn⁄

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IPAˈfaʊntɪn

Lettergrepenfoun·tain

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is that it was taken apart and reused by Pope Paul V for a fountain that he wanted to build on the Janiculum Hill in Rome, the so-called Acqua Paola, which you see here. the so-called Acqua Paola, which you see here.

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