How many syllables in "skillful"?

"skillful" has 2 lettergrepen (skill - ful).

How to divide "skillful"?

"skillful" divides into 2 parts: skill · ful.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"skillful": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:skill·ful

Hoofdklemtoon

SKILL-ful(skill · ful)● ○

Stress in "skillful" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskɪl.fʊl⁄

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IPAˈskɪl.fʊl

Lettergrepenskill·ful

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