How many syllables in "calabar"?

"calabar" has 3 lettergrepen (cal - a - bar).

How to divide "calabar"?

"calabar" divides into 3 parts: cal · a · bar.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"calabar": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cal·a·bar

Hoofdklemtoon

CAL-a-bar(cal · a · bar)● ○ ○

Stress in "calabar" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkæ.ləˌbɑːr⁄

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IPAˈkæ.ləˌbɑːr

Lettergrepencal·a·bar

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How many syllables in "calabar"?: "calabar" has 3 lettergrepen (cal - a - bar).
How to divide "calabar"?: "calabar" divides into 3 parts: cal · a · bar.
Where is the stress in "calabar"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "calabar"?: Say each syllable slowly (cal... a... bar) and listen on SayItVid.