How many syllables in "geisha"?

"geisha" has 2 syllabes (gei - sha).

How to divide "geisha"?

"geisha" divides into 2 parts: gei · sha.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"geisha": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:gei·sha

Accent principal

GEI-sha(gei · sha)● ○

Stress in "geisha" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡeɪ.ʃə⁄

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IPAˈɡeɪ.ʃə

Syllabesgei·sha

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