How many syllables in "timbre"?

"timbre" has 2 lettergrepen (tim - bre).

How to divide "timbre"?

"timbre" divides into 2 parts: tim · bre.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"timbre": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tim·bre

Hoofdklemtoon

TIM-bre(tim · bre)● ○

Stress in "timbre" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtæmbər⁄

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IPAˈtæmbər

Lettergrepentim·bre

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