How many syllables in "turnip"?

"turnip" has 2 lettergrepen (tur - nip).

How to divide "turnip"?

"turnip" divides into 2 parts: tur · nip.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"turnip": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tur·nip

Hoofdklemtoon

TUR-nip(tur · nip)● ○

Stress in "turnip" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɜːrnɪp⁄

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IPAˈtɜːrnɪp

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