How many syllables in "gilgai"?

"gilgai" has 2 lettergrepen (gil - gai).

How to divide "gilgai"?

"gilgai" divides into 2 parts: gil · gai.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"gilgai": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gil·gai

Hoofdklemtoon

GIL-gai(gil · gai)● ○

Stress in "gilgai" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡɪlɡʌɪ⁄

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