How many syllables in "hiroshima"?

"hiroshima" has 4 lettergrepen (hi - ro - shi - ma).

How to divide "hiroshima"?

"hiroshima" divides into 4 parts: hi · ro · shi · ma.

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

Say each syllable slowly (hi... ro... shi... ma) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"hiroshima": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hi·ro·shi·ma

Hoofdklemtoon

hi-ro-SHI-ma(hi · ro · shi · ma)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "hiroshima" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌhɪrəˈʃiːmə⁄

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How many syllables in "hiroshima"?: "hiroshima" has 4 lettergrepen (hi - ro - shi - ma).
How to divide "hiroshima"?: "hiroshima" divides into 4 parts: hi · ro · shi · ma.
Where is the stress in "hiroshima"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "hiroshima"?: Say each syllable slowly (hi... ro... shi... ma) and listen on SayItVid.