How many syllables in "nipple"?

"nipple" has 2 lettergrepen (nip - ple).

How to divide "nipple"?

"nipple" divides into 2 parts: nip · ple.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"nipple": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nip·ple

Hoofdklemtoon

NIP-ple(nip · ple)● ○

Stress in "nipple" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnɪp.əl⁄

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IPAˈnɪp.əl

Lettergrepennip·ple

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