How many syllables in "whaler"?

"whaler" has 2 lettergrepen (wha - ler).

How to divide "whaler"?

"whaler" divides into 2 parts: wha · ler.

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

Say each syllable slowly (wha... ler) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"whaler": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:wha·ler

Hoofdklemtoon

WHA-ler(wha · ler)● ○

Stress in "whaler" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈweɪ.lər⁄

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IPAˈweɪ.lər

Lettergrepenwha·ler

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