How many syllables in "shallow"?

"shallow" has 2 lettergrepen (shal - low).

How to divide "shallow"?

"shallow" divides into 2 parts: shal · low.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"shallow": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:shal·low

Hoofdklemtoon

SHAL-low(shal · low)● ○

Stress in "shallow" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃæloʊ⁄

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IPAˈʃæloʊ

Lettergrepenshal·low

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