How to divide "desu"?

"desu" divides into 2 parts: de · su.

Where is the stress in "desu"?

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... su) and listen on SayItVid.

音節ガイド

2 音節

"desu": 2 音節.

音節:de·su

第1強勢

DE-su(de · su)● ○

Stress in "desu" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdeɪ.su⁄

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IPAˈdeɪ.su

音節de·su

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