How many syllables in "simpleton"?

"simpleton" has 3 lettergrepen (sim - ple - ton).

How to divide "simpleton"?

"simpleton" divides into 3 parts: sim · ple · ton.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sim... ple... ton) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"simpleton": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sim·ple·ton

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SIM-ple-ton(sim · ple · ton)● ○ ○

Stress in "simpleton" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɪmpəltən⁄

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IPAˈsɪmpəltən

Lettergrepensim·ple·ton

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How many syllables in "simpleton"?: "simpleton" has 3 lettergrepen (sim - ple - ton).
How to divide "simpleton"?: "simpleton" divides into 3 parts: sim · ple · ton.
Where is the stress in "simpleton"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "simpleton"?: Say each syllable slowly (sim... ple... ton) and listen on SayItVid.