How many syllables in "turnips"?

"turnips" has 2 lettergrepen (tur - nips).

How to divide "turnips"?

"turnips" divides into 2 parts: tur · nips.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"turnips": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tur·nips

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TUR-nips(tur · nips)● ○

Stress in "turnips" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɜːrnɪps⁄

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IPAˈtɜːrnɪps

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