How many syllables in "batswana"?

"batswana" has 3 lettergrepen (bat - swa - na).

How to divide "batswana"?

"batswana" divides into 3 parts: bat · swa · na.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bat... swa... na) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"batswana": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bat·swa·na

Hoofdklemtoon

bat-SWA-na(bat · swa · na)○ ● ○

Stress in "batswana" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌbɑːtˈswɑːnə⁄

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IPAˌbɑːtˈswɑːnə

Lettergrepenbat·swa·na

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How many syllables in "batswana"?: "batswana" has 3 lettergrepen (bat - swa - na).
How to divide "batswana"?: "batswana" divides into 3 parts: bat · swa · na.
Where is the stress in "batswana"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "batswana"?: Say each syllable slowly (bat... swa... na) and listen on SayItVid.