How many syllables in "special"?

"special" has 2 lettergrepen (spe - cial).

How to divide "special"?

"special" divides into 2 parts: spe · cial.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"special": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:spe·cial

Hoofdklemtoon

SPE-cial(spe · cial)● ○

Stress in "special" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈspɛʃəl⁄

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IPAˈspɛʃəl

Lettergrepenspe·cial

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