How many syllables in "membrane"?

"membrane" has 2 lettergrepen (mem - brane).

How to divide "membrane"?

"membrane" divides into 2 parts: mem · brane.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"membrane": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mem·brane

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MEM-brane(mem · brane)● ○

Stress in "membrane" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɛm.breɪn⁄

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IPAˈmɛm.breɪn

Lettergrepenmem·brane

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