How many syllables in "sheila"?

"sheila" has 2 lettergrepen (shei - la).

How to divide "sheila"?

"sheila" divides into 2 parts: shei · la.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"sheila": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:shei·la

Hoofdklemtoon

SHEI-la(shei · la)● ○

Stress in "sheila" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃiːlə⁄

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IPAˈʃiːlə

Lettergrepenshei·la

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