How many syllables in "mirthless"?

"mirthless" has 2 lettergrepen (mir - thless).

How to divide "mirthless"?

"mirthless" divides into 2 parts: mir · thless.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"mirthless": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mir·thless

Hoofdklemtoon

MIR-thless(mir · thless)● ○

Stress in "mirthless" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɝθləs⁄

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IPAˈmɝθləs

Lettergrepenmir·thless

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