How many syllables in "futile"?

"futile" has 2 sílabas (fu - tile).

How to divide "futile"?

"futile" divides into 2 parts: fu · tile.

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

Say each syllable slowly (fu... tile) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"futile": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:fu·tile

Ênfase Primária

FU-tile(fu · tile)● ○

Stress in "futile" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfjuː.t̬əl⁄

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