How many syllables in "gimlet"?

"gimlet" has 2 lettergrepen (gim - let).

How to divide "gimlet"?

"gimlet" divides into 2 parts: gim · let.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"gimlet": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gim·let

Hoofdklemtoon

GIM-let(gim · let)● ○

Stress in "gimlet" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡɪm.lɪt⁄

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IPAˈɡɪm.lɪt

Lettergrepengim·let

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