How many syllables in "botswana"?

"botswana" has 3 syllabes (bot - swa - na).

How to divide "botswana"?

"botswana" divides into 3 parts: bot · swa · na.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bot... swa... na) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"botswana": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:bot·swa·na

Accent principal

bot-SWA-na(bot · swa · na)○ ● ○

Stress in "botswana" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɒtˈswɑːnə⁄

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IPAbɒtˈswɑːnə

Syllabesbot·swa·na

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How many syllables in "botswana"?: "botswana" has 3 syllabes (bot - swa - na).
How to divide "botswana"?: "botswana" divides into 3 parts: bot · swa · na.
Where is the stress in "botswana"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "botswana"?: Say each syllable slowly (bot... swa... na) and listen on SayItVid.