How many syllables in "terkel"?

"terkel" has 2 lettergrepen (ter - kel).

How to divide "terkel"?

"terkel" divides into 2 parts: ter · kel.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"terkel": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ter·kel

Hoofdklemtoon

TER-kel(ter · kel)● ○

Stress in "terkel" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɜːrkəl⁄

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IPAˈtɜːrkəl

Lettergrepenter·kel

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