How many syllables in "irene"?

"irene" has 2 lettergrepen (i - rene).

How to divide "irene"?

"irene" divides into 2 parts: i · rene.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"irene": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:i·rene

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i-RENE(i · rene)○ ●

Stress in "irene" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄aɪˈriːn⁄

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IPAaɪˈriːn

Lettergrepeni·rene

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