How many syllables in "imam"?

"imam" has 2 lettergrepen (i - mam).

How to divide "imam"?

"imam" divides into 2 parts: i · mam.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"imam": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:i·mam

Hoofdklemtoon

i-MAM(i · mam)○ ●

Stress in "imam" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈmɑːm⁄

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IPAɪˈmɑːm

Lettergrepeni·mam

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