How many syllables in "jerboa"?

"jerboa" has 2 lettergrepen (jer - boa).

How to divide "jerboa"?

"jerboa" divides into 2 parts: jer · boa.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"jerboa": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:jer·boa

Hoofdklemtoon

jer-BOA(jer · boa)○ ●

Stress in "jerboa" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈbəʊ.ə⁄

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IPAdʒɜː(ɹ)ˈbəʊ.ə

Lettergrepenjer·boa

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