How many syllables in "kaput"?

"kaput" has 2 lettergrepen (ka - put).

How to divide "kaput"?

"kaput" divides into 2 parts: ka · put.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ka... put) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"kaput": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ka·put

Hoofdklemtoon

ka-PUT(ka · put)○ ●

Stress in "kaput" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈpʊt⁄

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IPAkəˈpʊt

Lettergrepenka·put

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