How many syllables in "liberal"?

"liberal" has 3 lettergrepen (lib - er - al).

How to divide "liberal"?

"liberal" divides into 3 parts: lib · er · al.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"liberal": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lib·er·al

Hoofdklemtoon

LIB-er-al(lib · er · al)● ○ ○

Stress in "liberal" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪb.ər.əl⁄

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IPAˈlɪb.ər.əl

Lettergrepenlib·er·al

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How many syllables in "liberal"?: "liberal" has 3 lettergrepen (lib - er - al).
How to divide "liberal"?: "liberal" divides into 3 parts: lib · er · al.
Where is the stress in "liberal"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "liberal"?: Say each syllable slowly (lib... er... al) and listen on SayItVid.