How many syllables in "myrtle"?

"myrtle" has 2 lettergrepen (myr - tle).

How to divide "myrtle"?

"myrtle" divides into 2 parts: myr · tle.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"myrtle": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:myr·tle

Hoofdklemtoon

MYR-tle(myr · tle)● ○

Stress in "myrtle" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɜːr.təl⁄

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IPAˈmɜːr.təl

Lettergrepenmyr·tle

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