How many syllables in "scoundrel"?

"scoundrel" has 2 lettergrepen (scoun - drel).

How to divide "scoundrel"?

"scoundrel" divides into 2 parts: scoun · drel.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"scoundrel": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:scoun·drel

Hoofdklemtoon

SCOUN-drel(scoun · drel)● ○

Stress in "scoundrel" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskaʊndrəl⁄

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IPAˈskaʊndrəl

Lettergrepenscoun·drel

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