How many syllables in "patellar"?

"patellar" has 3 lettergrepen (pa - tel - lar).

How to divide "patellar"?

"patellar" divides into 3 parts: pa · tel · lar.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pa... tel... lar) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"patellar": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pa·tel·lar

Hoofdklemtoon

pa-TEL-lar(pa · tel · lar)○ ● ○

Stress in "patellar" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pəˈtɛl.ɚ⁄

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IPApəˈtɛl.ɚ

Lettergrepenpa·tel·lar

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