How many syllables in "selman"?

"selman" has 2 lettergrepen (sel - man).

How to divide "selman"?

"selman" divides into 2 parts: sel · man.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"selman": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sel·man

Hoofdklemtoon

SEL-man(sel · man)● ○

Stress in "selman" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛlmən⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈsɛlmən

Lettergrepensel·man

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3:20

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