How many syllables in "ennui"?

"ennui" has 2 lettergrepen (en - nui).

How to divide "ennui"?

"ennui" divides into 2 parts: en · nui.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"ennui": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:en·nui

Hoofdklemtoon

en-NUI(en · nui)○ ●

Stress in "ennui" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɒnˈwiː⁄

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IPAɒnˈwiː

Lettergrepenen·nui

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