How many syllables in "preamble"?

"preamble" has 3 lettergrepen (pre - am - ble).

How to divide "preamble"?

"preamble" divides into 3 parts: pre · am · ble.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"preamble": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pre·am·ble

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pre-AM-ble(pre · am · ble)○ ● ○

Stress in "preamble" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄priˈæmbəl⁄

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IPApriˈæmbəl

Lettergrepenpre·am·ble

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