How many syllables in "mildred"?

"mildred" has 2 lettergrepen (mil - dred).

How to divide "mildred"?

"mildred" divides into 2 parts: mil · dred.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"mildred": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mil·dred

Hoofdklemtoon

MIL-dred(mil · dred)● ○

Stress in "mildred" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɪl.drɪd⁄

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IPAˈmɪl.drɪd

Lettergrepenmil·dred

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