How many syllables in "dhobi"?

"dhobi" has 2 lettergrepen (dho - bi).

How to divide "dhobi"?

"dhobi" divides into 2 parts: dho · bi.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"dhobi": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dho·bi

Hoofdklemtoon

DHO-bi(dho · bi)● ○

Stress in "dhobi" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdəʊbi⁄

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IPAˈdəʊbi

Lettergrependho·bi

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10 years. This is the dhobi, if I say that correctly. She is my local ironing lady. if I say that correctly. She is my local

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