How many syllables in "peninsula"?

"peninsula" has 4 lettergrepen (pe - nin - su - la).

How to divide "peninsula"?

"peninsula" divides into 4 parts: pe · nin · su · la.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pe... nin... su... la) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"peninsula": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pe·nin·su·la

Hoofdklemtoon

pe-NIN-su-la(pe · nin · su · la)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "peninsula" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pəˈnɪnsjʊlə⁄

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IPApəˈnɪnsjʊlə

Lettergrepenpe·nin·su·la

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How many syllables in "peninsula"?: "peninsula" has 4 lettergrepen (pe - nin - su - la).
How to divide "peninsula"?: "peninsula" divides into 4 parts: pe · nin · su · la.
Where is the stress in "peninsula"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "peninsula"?: Say each syllable slowly (pe... nin... su... la) and listen on SayItVid.