How many syllables in "liminal"?

"liminal" has 3 lettergrepen (li - mi - nal).

How to divide "liminal"?

"liminal" divides into 3 parts: li · mi · nal.

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

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"liminal": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:li·mi·nal

Hoofdklemtoon

LI-mi-nal(li · mi · nal)● ○ ○

Stress in "liminal" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪmən(ə)l⁄

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IPAˈlɪmən(ə)l

Lettergrepenli·mi·nal

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