How many syllables in "propylene"?

"propylene" has 3 lettergrepen (pro - pyl - ene).

How to divide "propylene"?

"propylene" divides into 3 parts: pro · pyl · ene.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pro... pyl... ene) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"propylene": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pro·pyl·ene

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PRO-pyl-ene(pro · pyl · ene)● ○ ○

Stress in "propylene" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈproʊ.pɪ.liːn⁄

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IPAˈproʊ.pɪ.liːn

Lettergrepenpro·pyl·ene

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