How many syllables in "burka"?

"burka" has 2 lettergrepen (bur - ka).

How to divide "burka"?

"burka" divides into 2 parts: bur · ka.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"burka": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bur·ka

Hoofdklemtoon

BUR-ka(bur · ka)● ○

Stress in "burka" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɝkə⁄

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IPAˈbɝkə

Lettergrepenbur·ka

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We go back to the sources. Burka, hijab, as if Arabic origins or other origins would give us the key. would give us the key.

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