How many syllables in "needlepoint"?

"needlepoint" has 3 lettergrepen (nee - dle - point).

How to divide "needlepoint"?

"needlepoint" divides into 3 parts: nee · dle · point.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"needlepoint": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nee·dle·point

Hoofdklemtoon

NEE-dle-point(nee · dle · point)● ○ ○

Stress in "needlepoint" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈniː.dəlˌpɔɪnt⁄

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IPAˈniː.dəlˌpɔɪnt

Lettergrepennee·dle·point

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