How many syllables in "jefe"?

"jefe" has 2 lettergrepen (je - fe).

How to divide "jefe"?

"jefe" divides into 2 parts: je · fe.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"jefe": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:je·fe

Hoofdklemtoon

JE-fe(je · fe)● ○

Stress in "jefe" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈheɪ.fe⁄

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Automatisch afspelen

IPAˈheɪ.fe

Lettergrepenje·fe

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myself and I think that that's a lot to deal with it well I should have been dropped I went and fought for it I deserve to get his pull of the boot thank you very much well I don't think so I think that a lot of the El jefe's I thank you very much well I don't think so I think that a lot of the El jefe's I

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