How many syllables in "bonsai"?

"bonsai" has 2 silben (bon - sai).

How to divide "bonsai"?

"bonsai" divides into 2 parts: bon · sai.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bon... sai) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Silben

"bonsai": 2 silben.

Silben:bon·sai

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BON-sai(bon · sai)● ○

Stress in "bonsai" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɒn.saɪ⁄

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Silbenbon·sai

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depending on where they are you know um and just that kind of thing so the bonsai trees which this is a bonsai tree um they just are so unique compared to other trees and just the way that they grow is just and you actually brought

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How many syllables in "bonsai"?: "bonsai" has 2 silben (bon - sai).
How to divide "bonsai"?: "bonsai" divides into 2 parts: bon · sai.
Where is the stress in "bonsai"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "bonsai"?: Say each syllable slowly (bon... sai) and listen on SayItVid.