How many syllables in "troubles"?

"troubles" has 2 lettergrepen (trou - bles).

How to divide "troubles"?

"troubles" divides into 2 parts: trou · bles.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"troubles": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:trou·bles

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TROU-bles(trou · bles)● ○

Stress in "troubles" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtrʌbəlz⁄

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IPAˈtrʌbəlz

Lettergrepentrou·bles

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