How many syllables in "gargoyle"?

"gargoyle" has 2 lettergrepen (gar - goyle).

How to divide "gargoyle"?

"gargoyle" divides into 2 parts: gar · goyle.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"gargoyle": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gar·goyle

Hoofdklemtoon

GAR-goyle(gar · goyle)● ○

Stress in "gargoyle" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl⁄

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IPAˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl

Lettergrepengar·goyle

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