How many syllables in "saline"?

"saline" has 2 lettergrepen (sa - line).

How to divide "saline"?

"saline" divides into 2 parts: sa · line.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"saline": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sa·line

Hoofdklemtoon

SA-line(sa · line)● ○

Stress in "saline" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈseɪ.liːn⁄

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IPAˈseɪ.liːn

Lettergrepensa·line

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