How many syllables in "instinctual"?

"instinctual" has 4 lettergrepen (in - stin - ctu - al).

How to divide "instinctual"?

"instinctual" divides into 4 parts: in · stin · ctu · al.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"instinctual": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·stin·ctu·al

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in-STIN-ctu-al(in · stin · ctu · al)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "instinctual" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈstɪŋk.tjuː.əl⁄

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Lettergrepenin·stin·ctu·al

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How many syllables in "instinctual"?: "instinctual" has 4 lettergrepen (in - stin - ctu - al).
How to divide "instinctual"?: "instinctual" divides into 4 parts: in · stin · ctu · al.
Where is the stress in "instinctual"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "instinctual"?: Say each syllable slowly (in... stin... ctu... al) and listen on SayItVid.