How many syllables in "pilaf"?

"pilaf" has 2 lettergrepen (pi - laf).

How to divide "pilaf"?

"pilaf" divides into 2 parts: pi · laf.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pi... laf) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"pilaf": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pi·laf

Hoofdklemtoon

PI-laf(pi · laf)● ○

Stress in "pilaf" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpiː.læf⁄

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IPAˈpiː.læf

Lettergrepenpi·laf

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