How many syllables in "mournful"?

"mournful" has 2 sílabas (mourn - ful).

How to divide "mournful"?

"mournful" divides into 2 parts: mourn · ful.

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

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

Guia de Sílabas

2 Sílabas

"mournful": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:mourn·ful

Ênfase Primária

MOURN-ful(mourn · ful)● ○

Stress in "mournful" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɔːrnfʊl⁄

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