How many syllables in "nkosi"?

"nkosi" has 2 syllabes (nko - si).

How to divide "nkosi"?

"nkosi" divides into 2 parts: nko · si.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"nkosi": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:nko·si

Accent principal

nko-SI(nko · si)○ ●

Stress in "nkosi" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ənˈkoʊsi⁄

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IPAənˈkoʊsi

Syllabesnko·si

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