How many syllables in "linen"?

"linen" has 2 lettergrepen (lin - en).

How to divide "linen"?

"linen" divides into 2 parts: lin · en.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"linen": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lin·en

Hoofdklemtoon

LIN-en(lin · en)● ○

Stress in "linen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪn.ən⁄

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IPAˈlɪn.ən

Lettergrepenlin·en

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