How many syllables in "kiwi"?

"kiwi" has 2 lettergrepen (ki - wi).

How to divide "kiwi"?

"kiwi" divides into 2 parts: ki · wi.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"kiwi": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ki·wi

Hoofdklemtoon

KI-wi(ki · wi)● ○

Stress in "kiwi" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkiː.wi⁄

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IPAˈkiː.wi

Lettergrepenki·wi

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