How many syllables in "platoon"?

"platoon" has 2 lettergrepen (pla - toon).

How to divide "platoon"?

"platoon" divides into 2 parts: pla · toon.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"platoon": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pla·toon

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pla-TOON(pla · toon)○ ●

Stress in "platoon" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pləˈtuːn⁄

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Lettergrepenpla·toon

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