How many syllables in "lettuce"?

"lettuce" has 2 lettergrepen (let - tuce).

How to divide "lettuce"?

"lettuce" divides into 2 parts: let · tuce.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"lettuce": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:let·tuce

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LET-tuce(let · tuce)● ○

Stress in "lettuce" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɛtɪs⁄

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IPAˈlɛtɪs

Lettergrepenlet·tuce

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