How many syllables in "biryani"?

"biryani" has 3 lettergrepen (bi - rya - ni).

How to divide "biryani"?

"biryani" divides into 3 parts: bi · rya · ni.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"biryani": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bi·rya·ni

Hoofdklemtoon

BI-rya-ni(bi · rya · ni)● ○ ○

Stress in "biryani" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄bɪɾ.jɑː.niː⁄

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IPAbɪɾ.jɑː.niː

Lettergrepenbi·rya·ni

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