How many syllables in "generals"?

"generals" has 3 lettergrepen (gen - er - als).

How to divide "generals"?

"generals" divides into 3 parts: gen · er · als.

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

Say each syllable slowly (gen... er... als) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"generals": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gen·er·als

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GEN-er-als(gen · er · als)● ○ ○

Stress in "generals" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʒɛn.ər.əlz⁄

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How many syllables in "generals"?: "generals" has 3 lettergrepen (gen - er - als).
How to divide "generals"?: "generals" divides into 3 parts: gen · er · als.
Where is the stress in "generals"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "generals"?: Say each syllable slowly (gen... er... als) and listen on SayItVid.