How many syllables in "lisbon"?

"lisbon" has 2 lettergrepen (lis - bon).

How to divide "lisbon"?

"lisbon" divides into 2 parts: lis · bon.

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

Say each syllable slowly (lis... bon) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"lisbon": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lis·bon

Hoofdklemtoon

LIS-bon(lis · bon)● ○

Stress in "lisbon" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪz.bən⁄

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IPAˈlɪz.bən

Lettergrepenlis·bon

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