How many syllables in "fretful"?

"fretful" has 2 lettergrepen (fret - ful).

How to divide "fretful"?

"fretful" divides into 2 parts: fret · ful.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"fretful": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fret·ful

Hoofdklemtoon

FRET-ful(fret · ful)● ○

Stress in "fretful" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfrɛt.fəl⁄

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IPAˈfrɛt.fəl

Lettergrepenfret·ful

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