How many syllables in "trilingual"?

"trilingual" has 3 lettergrepen (tri - lin - gual).

How to divide "trilingual"?

"trilingual" divides into 3 parts: tri · lin · gual.

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

Say each syllable slowly (tri... lin... gual) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"trilingual": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tri·lin·gual

Hoofdklemtoon

tri-LIN-gual(tri · lin · gual)○ ● ○

Stress in "trilingual" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄tɹaɪ̯ˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl⁄

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IPAtɹaɪ̯ˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl

Lettergrepentri·lin·gual

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