How many syllables in "bonobo"?

"bonobo" has 3 lettergrepen (bo - no - bo).

How to divide "bonobo"?

"bonobo" divides into 3 parts: bo · no · bo.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"bonobo": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bo·no·bo

Hoofdklemtoon

bo-NO-bo(bo · no · bo)○ ● ○

Stress in "bonobo" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bəˈnoʊ.boʊ⁄

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IPAbəˈnoʊ.boʊ

Lettergrepenbo·no·bo

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How many syllables in "bonobo"?: "bonobo" has 3 lettergrepen (bo - no - bo).
How to divide "bonobo"?: "bonobo" divides into 3 parts: bo · no · bo.
Where is the stress in "bonobo"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "bonobo"?: Say each syllable slowly (bo... no... bo) and listen on SayItVid.