How many syllables in "pigpen"?

"pigpen" has 2 lettergrepen (pig - pen).

How to divide "pigpen"?

"pigpen" divides into 2 parts: pig · pen.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"pigpen": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pig·pen

Hoofdklemtoon

PIG-pen(pig · pen)● ○

Stress in "pigpen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄pɪɡ.pɛn⁄

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IPApɪɡ.pɛn

Lettergrepenpig·pen

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