How many syllables in "wrestle"?

"wrestle" has 2 lettergrepen (wres - tle).

How to divide "wrestle"?

"wrestle" divides into 2 parts: wres · tle.

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

Say each syllable slowly (wres... tle) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"wrestle": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:wres·tle

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WRES-tle(wres · tle)● ○

Stress in "wrestle" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrɛsəl⁄

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Lettergrepenwres·tle

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