How many syllables in "straddle"?

"straddle" has 2 lettergrepen (strad - dle).

How to divide "straddle"?

"straddle" divides into 2 parts: strad · dle.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"straddle": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:strad·dle

Hoofdklemtoon

STRAD-dle(strad · dle)● ○

Stress in "straddle" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstræd.əl⁄

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IPAˈstræd.əl

Lettergrepenstrad·dle

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