How many syllables in "novel"?

"novel" has 2 lettergrepen (nov - el).

How to divide "novel"?

"novel" divides into 2 parts: nov · el.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"novel": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nov·el

Hoofdklemtoon

NOV-el(nov · el)● ○

Stress in "novel" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnɒv.əl⁄

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IPAˈnɒv.əl

Lettergrepennov·el

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