How many syllables in "intestine"?

"intestine" has 3 lettergrepen (in - tes - tine).

How to divide "intestine"?

"intestine" divides into 3 parts: in · tes · tine.

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

Say each syllable slowly (in... tes... tine) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"intestine": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·tes·tine

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in-TES-tine(in · tes · tine)○ ● ○

Stress in "intestine" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈtɛstɪn⁄

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IPAɪnˈtɛstɪn

Lettergrepenin·tes·tine

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How many syllables in "intestine"?: "intestine" has 3 lettergrepen (in - tes - tine).
How to divide "intestine"?: "intestine" divides into 3 parts: in · tes · tine.
Where is the stress in "intestine"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "intestine"?: Say each syllable slowly (in... tes... tine) and listen on SayItVid.