How many syllables in "handful"?

"handful" has 2 lettergrepen (hand - ful).

How to divide "handful"?

"handful" divides into 2 parts: hand · ful.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"handful": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hand·ful

Hoofdklemtoon

HAND-ful(hand · ful)● ○

Stress in "handful" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhænd.fʊl⁄

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IPAˈhænd.fʊl

Lettergrepenhand·ful

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