How many syllables in "locals"?

"locals" has 2 lettergrepen (lo - cals).

How to divide "locals"?

"locals" divides into 2 parts: lo · cals.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"locals": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lo·cals

Hoofdklemtoon

LO-cals(lo · cals)● ○

Stress in "locals" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈloʊ.kəlz⁄

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IPAˈloʊ.kəlz

Lettergrepenlo·cals

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1:12

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