How many syllables in "akimbo"?

"akimbo" has 3 음절 (a - kim - bo).

How to divide "akimbo"?

"akimbo" divides into 3 parts: a · kim · bo.

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

Say each syllable slowly (a... kim... bo) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"akimbo": 3 음절.

음절:a·kim·bo

제1강세

a-KIM-bo(a · kim · bo)○ ● ○

Stress in "akimbo" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈkɪm.boʊ⁄

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자동 재생

IPAəˈkɪm.boʊ

음절a·kim·bo

문맥 속에서 듣기US

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