How many syllables in "needleman"?

"needleman" has 3 lettergrepen (nee - dle - man).

How to divide "needleman"?

"needleman" divides into 3 parts: nee · dle · man.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"needleman": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nee·dle·man

Hoofdklemtoon

NEE-dle-man(nee · dle · man)● ○ ○

Stress in "needleman" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈniː.dəl.mən⁄

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IPAˈniː.dəl.mən

Lettergrepennee·dle·man

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How many syllables in "needleman"?: "needleman" has 3 lettergrepen (nee - dle - man).
How to divide "needleman"?: "needleman" divides into 3 parts: nee · dle · man.
Where is the stress in "needleman"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "needleman"?: Say each syllable slowly (nee... dle... man) and listen on SayItVid.