How many syllables in "leighton"?

"leighton" has 2 lettergrepen (leigh - ton).

How to divide "leighton"?

"leighton" divides into 2 parts: leigh · ton.

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

Say each syllable slowly (leigh... ton) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"leighton": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:leigh·ton

Hoofdklemtoon

LEIGH-ton(leigh · ton)● ○

Stress in "leighton" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈleɪtən⁄

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IPAˈleɪtən

Lettergrepenleigh·ton

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