How many syllables are in "jungle"?

"jungle" has exactly 2 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is jun - gle.

How do you divide "jungle" into syllables?

"jungle" is divided into 2 parts: jun · gle. 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.

Practice saying each syllable slowly (jun... gle), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.

Quick Syllable Guide

2 Syllables

There are 2 syllables in "jungle".

Syllable Division:jun·gle

Syllable Stress & Rhythm

JUN-gle(jun · gle)● ○

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

Phonetic IPA:⁄ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl⁄

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Syllablesjun·gle

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to speak with you and as I said I read your book in the jungle it was very much the basis in the jungle you didn't say that yeah yeah so I took it took a brief I took a suitcase out to the jungle and I was I wanted books on happiness and yours was on the Shelf so I took it was it that jungle and I was I wanted books on happiness and yours was on the Shelf so I took it was it that

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How many syllables are in "jungle"?: "jungle" has exactly 2 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is jun - gle.
How do you divide "jungle" into syllables?: "jungle" is divided into 2 parts: jun · gle. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
Where is the primary stress located in "jungle"?: 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 "jungle" correctly?: Practice saying each syllable slowly (jun... gle), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.