How many syllables in "traversal"?

"traversal" has 3 lettergrepen (tra - ver - sal).

How to divide "traversal"?

"traversal" divides into 3 parts: tra · ver · sal.

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

Say each syllable slowly (tra... ver... sal) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"traversal": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tra·ver·sal

Hoofdklemtoon

TRA-ver-sal(tra · ver · sal)● ○ ○

Stress in "traversal" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepentra·ver·sal

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