How many syllables in "gustaf"?

"gustaf" has 2 lettergrepen (gus - taf).

How to divide "gustaf"?

"gustaf" divides into 2 parts: gus · taf.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"gustaf": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gus·taf

Hoofdklemtoon

GUS-taf(gus · taf)● ○

Stress in "gustaf" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡʌstɑːf⁄

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IPAˈɡʌstɑːf

Lettergrepengus·taf

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