How many syllables in "watchful"?

"watchful" has 2 lettergrepen (watch - ful).

How to divide "watchful"?

"watchful" divides into 2 parts: watch · ful.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"watchful": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:watch·ful

Hoofdklemtoon

WATCH-ful(watch · ful)● ○

Stress in "watchful" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwɒtʃ.fəl⁄

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IPAˈwɒtʃ.fəl

Lettergrepenwatch·ful

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