How many syllables in "dna"?

"dna" has 3 lettergrepen (d - n - a).

"dna" divides into 3 parts: d · n · a.

Where is the stress in "dna"?

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"dna": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:d·n·a

Hoofdklemtoon

d-n-A(d · n · a)○ ○ ●

Stress in "dna" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌdiː.ɛnˈeɪ⁄

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IPAˌdiː.ɛnˈeɪ

Lettergrepend·n·a

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