How many syllables in "knuckles"?

"knuckles" has 2 lettergrepen (knuc - kles).

How to divide "knuckles"?

"knuckles" divides into 2 parts: knuc · kles.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"knuckles": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:knuc·kles

Hoofdklemtoon

KNUC-kles(knuc · kles)● ○

Stress in "knuckles" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnʌk.əlz⁄

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IPAˈnʌk.əlz

Lettergrepenknuc·kles

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