How many syllables in "sibling"?

"sibling" has 2 lettergrepen (sib - ling).

How to divide "sibling"?

"sibling" divides into 2 parts: sib · ling.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"sibling": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sib·ling

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SIB-ling(sib · ling)● ○

Stress in "sibling" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɪblɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈsɪblɪŋ

Lettergrepensib·ling

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