How many syllables in "knuckle"?

"knuckle" has 2 lettergrepen (knuc - kle).

How to divide "knuckle"?

"knuckle" divides into 2 parts: knuc · kle.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"knuckle": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:knuc·kle

Hoofdklemtoon

KNUC-kle(knuc · kle)● ○

Stress in "knuckle" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnʌk.əl⁄

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IPAˈnʌk.əl

Lettergrepenknuc·kle

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