How many syllables in "barnum"?

"barnum" has 2 lettergrepen (bar - num).

How to divide "barnum"?

"barnum" divides into 2 parts: bar · num.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"barnum": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bar·num

Hoofdklemtoon

BAR-num(bar · num)● ○

Stress in "barnum" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɑːrnəm⁄

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IPAˈbɑːrnəm

Lettergrepenbar·num

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