How many syllables in "umbral"?

"umbral" has 2 lettergrepen (um - bral).

How to divide "umbral"?

"umbral" divides into 2 parts: um · bral.

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

Say each syllable slowly (um... bral) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"umbral": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:um·bral

Hoofdklemtoon

UM-bral(um · bral)● ○

Stress in "umbral" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʌmbɹəl⁄

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IPAˈʌmbɹəl

Lettergrepenum·bral

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