How many syllables in "malibu"?

"malibu" has 3 syllabes (mal - i - bu).

How to divide "malibu"?

"malibu" divides into 3 parts: mal · i · bu.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mal... i... bu) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"malibu": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:mal·i·bu

Accent principal

MAL-i-bu(mal · i · bu)● ○ ○

Stress in "malibu" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmælɪbuː⁄

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IPAˈmælɪbuː

Syllabesmal·i·bu

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