How many syllables in "propeller"?

"propeller" has 3 lettergrepen (pro - pel - ler).

How to divide "propeller"?

"propeller" divides into 3 parts: pro · pel · ler.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"propeller": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pro·pel·ler

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pro-PEL-ler(pro · pel · ler)○ ● ○

Stress in "propeller" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈpɛlər⁄

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IPAprəˈpɛlər

Lettergrepenpro·pel·ler

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