How many syllables in "gawain"?

"gawain" has 2 lettergrepen (ga - wain).

How to divide "gawain"?

"gawain" divides into 2 parts: ga · wain.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"gawain": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ga·wain

Hoofdklemtoon

GA-wain(ga · wain)● ○

Stress in "gawain" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡɔːwɪn⁄

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IPAˈɡɔːwɪn

Lettergrepenga·wain

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