How many syllables in "bonobos"?

"bonobos" has 3 lettergrepen (bo - no - bos).

How to divide "bonobos"?

"bonobos" divides into 3 parts: bo · no · bos.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bo... no... bos) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"bonobos": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bo·no·bos

Hoofdklemtoon

bo-NO-bos(bo · no · bos)○ ● ○

Stress in "bonobos" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bəˈnoʊboʊz⁄

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IPAbəˈnoʊboʊz

Lettergrepenbo·no·bos

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