How many syllables in "cajun"?

"cajun" has 2 syllabes (ca - jun).

How to divide "cajun"?

"cajun" divides into 2 parts: ca · jun.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"cajun": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:ca·jun

Accent principal

CA-jun(ca · jun)● ○

Stress in "cajun" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkeɪ.dʒən⁄

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IPAˈkeɪ.dʒən

Syllabesca·jun

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