How many syllables in "usual"?

"usual" has 3 lettergrepen (u - su - al).

How to divide "usual"?

"usual" divides into 3 parts: u · su · al.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"usual": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:u·su·al

Hoofdklemtoon

U-su-al(u · su · al)● ○ ○

Stress in "usual" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈjuːʒuəl⁄

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IPAˈjuːʒuəl

Lettergrepenu·su·al

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