How many syllables in "pretzel"?

"pretzel" has 2 lettergrepen (pret - zel).

How to divide "pretzel"?

"pretzel" divides into 2 parts: pret · zel.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"pretzel": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pret·zel

Hoofdklemtoon

PRET-zel(pret · zel)● ○

Stress in "pretzel" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɛt.səl⁄

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IPAˈprɛt.səl

Lettergrepenpret·zel

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