How many syllables in "granite"?

"granite" has 2 lettergrepen (gran - ite).

How to divide "granite"?

"granite" divides into 2 parts: gran · ite.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"granite": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gran·ite

Hoofdklemtoon

GRAN-ite(gran · ite)● ○

Stress in "granite" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡræn.ɪt⁄

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IPAˈɡræn.ɪt

Lettergrepengran·ite

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