How many syllables in "nightfall"?

"nightfall" has 2 lettergrepen (night - fall).

How to divide "nightfall"?

"nightfall" divides into 2 parts: night · fall.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"nightfall": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:night·fall

Hoofdklemtoon

NIGHT-fall(night · fall)● ○

Stress in "nightfall" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnaɪt.fɔːl⁄

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IPAˈnaɪt.fɔːl

Lettergrepennight·fall

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