How many syllables in "banzai"?

"banzai" has 2 syllabes (ban - zai).

How to divide "banzai"?

"banzai" divides into 2 parts: ban · zai.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"banzai": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:ban·zai

Accent principal

BAN-zai(ban · zai)● ○

Stress in "banzai" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɑːnˈzaɪ⁄

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IPAˈbɑːnˈzaɪ

Syllabesban·zai

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