How many syllables in "ritual"?

"ritual" has 3 lettergrepen (rit - u - al).

How to divide "ritual"?

"ritual" divides into 3 parts: rit · u · al.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"ritual": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:rit·u·al

Hoofdklemtoon

RIT-u-al(rit · u · al)● ○ ○

Stress in "ritual" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrɪtʃuəl⁄

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IPAˈrɪtʃuəl

Lettergrepenrit·u·al

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