How many syllables in "rulebook"?

"rulebook" has 2 lettergrepen (rule - book).

How to divide "rulebook"?

"rulebook" divides into 2 parts: rule · book.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"rulebook": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:rule·book

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RULE-book(rule · book)● ○

Stress in "rulebook" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈruːl.bʊk⁄

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IPAˈruːl.bʊk

Lettergrepenrule·book

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