How many syllables are in "difficult"?

"difficult" has exactly 3 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is dif - fi - cult.

How do you divide "difficult" into syllables?

"difficult" is divided into 3 parts: dif · fi · cult. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.

In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.

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3 Syllables

There are 3 syllables in "difficult".

Syllable Division:dif·fi·cult

Syllable Stress & Rhythm

DIF-fi-cult(dif · fi · cult)● ○ ○

The primary stress in "difficult" falls on the 1st syllable.

Phonetic IPA:⁄ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəlt⁄

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Syllablesdif·fi·cult

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in our workplaces, we have to remember that it's still difficult for women in industries, especially that were designed by and for men, that there are many cultural barriers that that were designed by and for men,

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How many syllables are in "difficult"?: "difficult" has exactly 3 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is dif - fi - cult.
How do you divide "difficult" into syllables?: "difficult" is divided into 3 parts: dif · fi · cult. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
Where is the primary stress located in "difficult"?: In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.
How can I practice saying "difficult" correctly?: Practice saying each syllable slowly (dif... fi... cult), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.