How many syllables in "furlong"?

"furlong" has 2 lettergrepen (fur - long).

How to divide "furlong"?

"furlong" divides into 2 parts: fur · long.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"furlong": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fur·long

Hoofdklemtoon

FUR-long(fur · long)● ○

Stress in "furlong" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ⁄

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IPAˈfɜːrlɔːŋ

Lettergrepenfur·long

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