How many syllables in "wastrel"?

"wastrel" has 2 lettergrepen (was - trel).

How to divide "wastrel"?

"wastrel" divides into 2 parts: was · trel.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"wastrel": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:was·trel

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WAS-trel(was · trel)● ○

Stress in "wastrel" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈweɪstɹəl⁄

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IPAˈweɪstɹəl

Lettergrepenwas·trel

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