How many syllables in "brian"?

"brian" has 2 lettergrepen (bri - an).

How to divide "brian"?

"brian" divides into 2 parts: bri · an.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"brian": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bri·an

Hoofdklemtoon

BRI-an(bri · an)● ○

Stress in "brian" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbraɪ.ən⁄

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IPAˈbraɪ.ən

Lettergrepenbri·an

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