How many syllables in "zazen"?

"zazen" has 2 syllabes (za - zen).

How to divide "zazen"?

"zazen" divides into 2 parts: za · zen.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"zazen": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:za·zen

Accent principal

za-ZEN(za · zen)○ ●

Stress in "zazen" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄zɑːˈzɛn⁄

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IPAzɑːˈzɛn

Syllabesza·zen

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