How many syllables in "seychelles"?

"seychelles" has 2 lettergrepen (sey - chelles).

How to divide "seychelles"?

"seychelles" divides into 2 parts: sey · chelles.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sey... chelles) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"seychelles": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sey·chelles

Hoofdklemtoon

sey-CHELLES(sey · chelles)○ ●

Stress in "seychelles" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄seɪˈʃɛlz⁄

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IPAseɪˈʃɛlz

Lettergrepensey·chelles

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