How many syllables in "genu"?

"genu" has 2 lettergrepen (ge - nu).

How to divide "genu"?

"genu" divides into 2 parts: ge · nu.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"genu": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ge·nu

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GE-nu(ge · nu)● ○

Stress in "genu" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈd͡ʒiˌnu⁄

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IPAˈd͡ʒiˌnu

Lettergrepenge·nu

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