How many syllables in "gerbil"?

"gerbil" has 2 lettergrepen (ger - bil).

How to divide "gerbil"?

"gerbil" divides into 2 parts: ger · bil.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"gerbil": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ger·bil

Hoofdklemtoon

GER-bil(ger · bil)● ○

Stress in "gerbil" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʒɜːr.bəl⁄

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IPAˈdʒɜːr.bəl

Lettergrepenger·bil

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