How many syllables in "rueful"?

"rueful" has 2 lettergrepen (rue - ful).

How to divide "rueful"?

"rueful" divides into 2 parts: rue · ful.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"rueful": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:rue·ful

Hoofdklemtoon

RUE-ful(rue · ful)● ○

Stress in "rueful" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈruːfəl⁄

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IPAˈruːfəl

Lettergrepenrue·ful

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