How many syllables in "roosevelt"?

"roosevelt" has 2 lettergrepen (roose - velt).

How to divide "roosevelt"?

"roosevelt" divides into 2 parts: roose · velt.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"roosevelt": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:roose·velt

Hoofdklemtoon

ROOSE-velt(roose · velt)● ○

Stress in "roosevelt" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈroʊzəvɛlt⁄

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IPAˈroʊzəvɛlt

Lettergrepenroose·velt

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