How many syllables in "gallon"?

"gallon" has 2 lettergrepen (gal - lon).

How to divide "gallon"?

"gallon" divides into 2 parts: gal · lon.

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

Say each syllable slowly (gal... lon) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"gallon": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gal·lon

Hoofdklemtoon

GAL-lon(gal · lon)● ○

Stress in "gallon" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡæl.ən⁄

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IPAˈɡæl.ən

Lettergrepengal·lon

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