How many syllables in "heimlich"?

"heimlich" has 2 lettergrepen (heim - lich).

How to divide "heimlich"?

"heimlich" divides into 2 parts: heim · lich.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"heimlich": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:heim·lich

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HEIM-lich(heim · lich)● ○

Stress in "heimlich" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhaɪmlɪk⁄

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IPAˈhaɪmlɪk

Lettergrepenheim·lich

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