How many syllables in "imbue"?

"imbue" has 2 lettergrepen (im - bue).

How to divide "imbue"?

"imbue" divides into 2 parts: im · bue.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"imbue": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:im·bue

Hoofdklemtoon

im-BUE(im · bue)○ ●

Stress in "imbue" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪmˈbjuː⁄

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IPAɪmˈbjuː

Lettergrepenim·bue

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