How many syllables in "kuwait"?

"kuwait" has 2 הברות (ku - wait).

How to divide "kuwait"?

"kuwait" divides into 2 parts: ku · wait.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ku... wait) and listen on SayItVid.

מדריך הברות

2 הברות

"kuwait": 2 הברות.

הברות:ku·wait

הטעמה ראשית

ku-WAIT(ku · wait)○ ●

Stress in "kuwait" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kʊˈweɪt⁄

Listen to spoken timing and rhythm in native context.

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הפעלה אוטומטית

IPAkʊˈweɪt

הברותku·wait

שמעו זאת בהקשרUS

7:55

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