How many syllables in "timpani"?

"timpani" has 3 lettergrepen (tim - pa - ni).

How to divide "timpani"?

"timpani" divides into 3 parts: tim · pa · ni.

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

Say each syllable slowly (tim... pa... ni) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"timpani": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tim·pa·ni

Hoofdklemtoon

TIM-pa-ni(tim · pa · ni)● ○ ○

Stress in "timpani" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɪm.pə.ni⁄

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IPAˈtɪm.pə.ni

Lettergrepentim·pa·ni

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How many syllables in "timpani"?: "timpani" has 3 lettergrepen (tim - pa - ni).
How to divide "timpani"?: "timpani" divides into 3 parts: tim · pa · ni.
Where is the stress in "timpani"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "timpani"?: Say each syllable slowly (tim... pa... ni) and listen on SayItVid.