How many syllables in "widow"?

"widow" has 2 sílabas (wid - ow).

How to divide "widow"?

"widow" divides into 2 parts: wid · ow.

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

Say each syllable slowly (wid... ow) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"widow": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:wid·ow

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WID-ow(wid · ow)● ○

Stress in "widow" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwɪd.oʊ⁄

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IPAˈwɪd.oʊ

Sílabaswid·ow

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