How many syllables in "needlework"?

"needlework" has 3 lettergrepen (nee - dle - work).

How to divide "needlework"?

"needlework" divides into 3 parts: nee · dle · work.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"needlework": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nee·dle·work

Hoofdklemtoon

NEE-dle-work(nee · dle · work)● ○ ○

Stress in "needlework" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈniː.dəl.wɜːk⁄

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IPAˈniː.dəl.wɜːk

Lettergrepennee·dle·work

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