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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable nel
  • 9 letters
Syllables
per-son-nel: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: per-son-NEL. Lighter (secondary) stress on per.
Pronunciation
/ˌpɝsənˈɛl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (3rd of 3), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as per-sonnel, person-nel.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide personnel into syllables?

personnel divides as per-son-nel. per-son-nel: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in personnel?

Personnel has 3 syllables (per-son-nel).

Which syllable is stressed in personnel?

The stressed syllable in personnel is nel. The 3rd syllable is stressed: per-son-NEL. Lighter (secondary) stress on per.

How do you pronounce personnel?

/ˌpɝsənˈɛl/ in American English.