How many syllables in "sparkle"?

"sparkle" has 2 lettergrepen (spar - kle).

How to divide "sparkle"?

"sparkle" divides into 2 parts: spar · kle.

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

Say each syllable slowly (spar... kle) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"sparkle": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:spar·kle

Hoofdklemtoon

SPAR-kle(spar · kle)● ○

Stress in "sparkle" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈspɑːr.kəl⁄

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IPAˈspɑːr.kəl

Lettergrepenspar·kle

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