How many syllables in "ebony"?

"ebony" has 3 syllabes (eb - o - ny).

How to divide "ebony"?

"ebony" divides into 3 parts: eb · o · ny.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"ebony": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:eb·o·ny

Accent principal

EB-o-ny(eb · o · ny)● ○ ○

Stress in "ebony" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛbəni⁄

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IPAˈɛbəni

Syllabeseb·o·ny

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