How many syllables in "jollof"?

"jollof" has 2 lettergrepen (jol - lof).

How to divide "jollof"?

"jollof" divides into 2 parts: jol · lof.

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

Say each syllable slowly (jol... lof) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"jollof": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:jol·lof

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JOL-lof(jol · lof)● ○

Stress in "jollof" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenjol·lof

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