How many syllables in "banjo"?

"banjo" has 2 lettergrepen (ban - jo).

How to divide "banjo"?

"banjo" divides into 2 parts: ban · jo.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"banjo": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ban·jo

Hoofdklemtoon

BAN-jo(ban · jo)● ○

Stress in "banjo" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbæn.dʒoʊ⁄

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IPAˈbæn.dʒoʊ

Lettergrepenban·jo

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playing African--instruments with African roots like the banjo, but also playing the guitar. The movement heads you from right to left, and you see in the distance, you from right to left, and you see in the distance,

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