How many syllables in "neanderthals"?

"neanderthals" has 4 lettergrepen (ne - an - der - thals).

How to divide "neanderthals"?

"neanderthals" divides into 4 parts: ne · an · der · thals.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ne... an... der... thals) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"neanderthals": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ne·an·der·thals

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ne-AN-der-thals(ne · an · der · thals)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "neanderthals" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄niˈændərˌtɑːlz⁄

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Lettergrepenne·an·der·thals

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How many syllables in "neanderthals"?: "neanderthals" has 4 lettergrepen (ne - an - der - thals).
How to divide "neanderthals"?: "neanderthals" divides into 4 parts: ne · an · der · thals.
Where is the stress in "neanderthals"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "neanderthals"?: Say each syllable slowly (ne... an... der... thals) and listen on SayItVid.