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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable an
  • 5 letters
Syllables
an-kle: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: AN-kle.
Pronunciation
/ˈæŋkəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as an-kle.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide ankle into syllables?

ankle divides as an-kle. an-kle: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in ankle?

Ankle has 2 syllables (an-kle).

Which syllable is stressed in ankle?

The stressed syllable in ankle is an. The 1st syllable is stressed: AN-kle.

How do you pronounce ankle?

/ˈæŋkəl/ in American English.