How many syllables in "topsail"?

"topsail" has 2 lettergrepen (to - psail).

How to divide "topsail"?

"topsail" divides into 2 parts: to · psail.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"topsail": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:to·psail

Hoofdklemtoon

TO-psail(to · psail)● ○

Stress in "topsail" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɑp.seɪl⁄

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IPAˈtɑp.seɪl

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