How many syllables in "principles"?

"principles" has 3 音节 (prin - ci - ples).

How to divide "principles"?

"principles" divides into 3 parts: prin · ci · ples.

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

Say each syllable slowly (prin... ci... ples) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音节

"principles": 3 音节.

音节:prin·ci·ples

主重音

PRIN-ci-ples(prin · ci · ples)● ○ ○

Stress in "principles" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɪnsəpəlz⁄

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How many syllables in "principles"?: "principles" has 3 音节 (prin - ci - ples).
How to divide "principles"?: "principles" divides into 3 parts: prin · ci · ples.
Where is the stress in "principles"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "principles"?: Say each syllable slowly (prin... ci... ples) and listen on SayItVid.