How many syllables in "jekyll"?

"jekyll" has 2 lettergrepen (jek - yll).

How to divide "jekyll"?

"jekyll" divides into 2 parts: jek · yll.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"jekyll": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:jek·yll

Hoofdklemtoon

JEK-yll(jek · yll)● ○

Stress in "jekyll" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʒɛkəl⁄

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IPAˈdʒɛkəl

Lettergrepenjek·yll

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