How many syllables in "bureau"?

"bureau" has 2 lettergrepen (bu - reau).

How to divide "bureau"?

"bureau" divides into 2 parts: bu · reau.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"bureau": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bu·reau

Hoofdklemtoon

BU-reau(bu · reau)● ○

Stress in "bureau" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbjʊə.roʊ⁄

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IPAˈbjʊə.roʊ

Lettergrepenbu·reau

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