How many syllables in "bourbon"?

"bourbon" has 2 sílabas (bour - bon).

How to divide "bourbon"?

"bourbon" divides into 2 parts: bour · bon.

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

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

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"bourbon": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:bour·bon

Acento principal

BOUR-bon(bour · bon)● ○

Stress in "bourbon" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɜːr.bən⁄

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