How many syllables in "guru"?

"guru" has 2 lettergrepen (gu - ru).

How to divide "guru"?

"guru" divides into 2 parts: gu · ru.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"guru": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gu·ru

Hoofdklemtoon

GU-ru(gu · ru)● ○

Stress in "guru" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡʊruː⁄

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IPAˈɡʊruː

Lettergrepengu·ru

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you know, a very small card with a picture of a Guru Granth Sahib on the top. And inside, what was written in Hindi uh Gurmukhi, was that Gurmukhi, was that

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