How many syllables in "bowdoin"?

"bowdoin" has 2 lettergrepen (bow - doin).

How to divide "bowdoin"?

"bowdoin" divides into 2 parts: bow · doin.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"bowdoin": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bow·doin

Hoofdklemtoon

BOW-doin(bow · doin)● ○

Stress in "bowdoin" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈboʊdn⁄

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IPAˈboʊdn

Lettergrepenbow·doin

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about my time in Maine. I loved my 4-year experience at Bowdoin, so much so that when I was 28 I moved back to Maine. so much so that when I was 28 I moved

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