How many syllables in "petals"?

"petals" has 2 lettergrepen (pet - als).

How to divide "petals"?

"petals" divides into 2 parts: pet · als.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"petals": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pet·als

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PET-als(pet · als)● ○

Stress in "petals" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛtəlz⁄

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IPAˈpɛtəlz

Lettergrepenpet·als

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