How many syllables in "cuckoo"?

"cuckoo" has 2 syllabes (cuc - koo).

How to divide "cuckoo"?

"cuckoo" divides into 2 parts: cuc · koo.

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

Say each syllable slowly (cuc... koo) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"cuckoo": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:cuc·koo

Accent principal

CUC-koo(cuc · koo)● ○

Stress in "cuckoo" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkʊk.uː⁄

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IPAˈkʊk.uː

Syllabescuc·koo

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