How many syllables in "abba"?

"abba" has 2 lettergrepen (ab - ba).

How to divide "abba"?

"abba" divides into 2 parts: ab · ba.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"abba": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ab·ba

Hoofdklemtoon

AB-ba(ab · ba)● ○

Stress in "abba" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæb.ə⁄

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IPAˈæb.ə

Lettergrepenab·ba

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