How many syllables in "postnatal"?

"postnatal" has 3 lettergrepen (post - na - tal).

How to divide "postnatal"?

"postnatal" divides into 3 parts: post · na · tal.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"postnatal": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:post·na·tal

Hoofdklemtoon

post-NA-tal(post · na · tal)○ ● ○

Stress in "postnatal" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄poʊstˈneɪtəl⁄

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IPApoʊstˈneɪtəl

Lettergrepenpost·na·tal

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How many syllables in "postnatal"?: "postnatal" has 3 lettergrepen (post - na - tal).
How to divide "postnatal"?: "postnatal" divides into 3 parts: post · na · tal.
Where is the stress in "postnatal"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "postnatal"?: Say each syllable slowly (post... na... tal) and listen on SayItVid.