How many syllables in "ottawa"?

"ottawa" has 3 syllabes (ot - ta - wa).

How to divide "ottawa"?

"ottawa" divides into 3 parts: ot · ta · wa.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ot... ta... wa) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"ottawa": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:ot·ta·wa

Accent principal

OT-ta-wa(ot · ta · wa)● ○ ○

Stress in "ottawa" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒtəwə⁄

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Syllabesot·ta·wa

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