How many syllables in "muffle"?

"muffle" has 2 lettergrepen (muf - fle).

How to divide "muffle"?

"muffle" divides into 2 parts: muf · fle.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"muffle": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:muf·fle

Hoofdklemtoon

MUF-fle(muf · fle)● ○

Stress in "muffle" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmʌf.əl⁄

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IPAˈmʌf.əl

Lettergrepenmuf·fle

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