How many syllables in "kuwait"?

"kuwait" has 2 음절 (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.

음절 가이드

2 음절

"kuwait": 2 음절.

음절:ku·wait

제1강세

ku-WAIT(ku · wait)○ ●

Stress in "kuwait" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kʊˈweɪt⁄

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자동 재생

IPAkʊˈweɪt

음절ku·wait

문맥 속에서 듣기US

7:55

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How many syllables in "kuwait"?: "kuwait" has 2 음절 (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.