How many syllables in "purcell"?

"purcell" has 2 lettergrepen (pur - cell).

How to divide "purcell"?

"purcell" divides into 2 parts: pur · cell.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"purcell": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pur·cell

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PUR-cell(pur · cell)● ○

Stress in "purcell" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɜːrsəl⁄

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IPAˈpɜːrsəl

Lettergrepenpur·cell

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