How many syllables in "doleful"?

"doleful" has 2 sylaby (dole - ful).

How to divide "doleful"?

"doleful" divides into 2 parts: dole · ful.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dole... ful) and listen on SayItVid.

Przewodnik po sylabach

2 Sylaby

"doleful": 2 sylaby.

Sylaby:dole·ful

Główny akcent

DOLE-ful(dole · ful)● ○

Stress in "doleful" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdoʊlfəl⁄

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IPAˈdoʊlfəl

Sylabydole·ful

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