How many syllables in "libel"?

"libel" has 2 lettergrepen (li - bel).

How to divide "libel"?

"libel" divides into 2 parts: li · bel.

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

Say each syllable slowly (li... bel) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"libel": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:li·bel

Hoofdklemtoon

LI-bel(li · bel)● ○

Stress in "libel" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlaɪ.bəl⁄

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IPAˈlaɪ.bəl

Lettergrepenli·bel

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