How many syllables in "gruel"?

"gruel" has 2 lettergrepen (gru - el).

How to divide "gruel"?

"gruel" divides into 2 parts: gru · el.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"gruel": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gru·el

Hoofdklemtoon

GRU-el(gru · el)● ○

Stress in "gruel" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡruːəl⁄

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IPAˈɡruːəl

Lettergrepengru·el

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