How many syllables in "hotel"?

"hotel" has 2 lettergrepen (ho - tel).

How to divide "hotel"?

"hotel" divides into 2 parts: ho · tel.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ho... tel) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"hotel": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ho·tel

Hoofdklemtoon

ho-TEL(ho · tel)○ ●

Stress in "hotel" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄hoʊˈtɛl⁄

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IPAhoʊˈtɛl

Lettergrepenho·tel

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