How many syllables in "gulags"?

"gulags" has 2 lettergrepen (gu - lags).

How to divide "gulags"?

"gulags" divides into 2 parts: gu · lags.

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

Say each syllable slowly (gu... lags) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"gulags": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gu·lags

Hoofdklemtoon

GU-lags(gu · lags)● ○

Stress in "gulags" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡuː.lɑːɡz⁄

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IPAˈɡuː.lɑːɡz

Lettergrepengu·lags

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