How many syllables in "limbo"?

"limbo" has 2 음절 (lim - bo).

How to divide "limbo"?

"limbo" divides into 2 parts: lim · bo.

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

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

음절 가이드

2 음절

"limbo": 2 음절.

음절:lim·bo

제1강세

LIM-bo(lim · bo)● ○

Stress in "limbo" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪm.boʊ⁄

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자동 재생

IPAˈlɪm.boʊ

음절lim·bo

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