How many syllables in "saliva"?

"saliva" has 3 音節 (sa - li - va).

How to divide "saliva"?

"saliva" divides into 3 parts: sa · li · va.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sa... li... va) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音節

"saliva": 3 音節.

音節:sa·li·va

第1強勢

sa-LI-va(sa · li · va)○ ● ○

Stress in "saliva" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄səˈlaɪvə⁄

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IPAsəˈlaɪvə

音節sa·li·va

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