How many syllables in "mongoose"?

"mongoose" has 2 lettergrepen (mon - goose).

How to divide "mongoose"?

"mongoose" divides into 2 parts: mon · goose.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"mongoose": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mon·goose

Hoofdklemtoon

MON-goose(mon · goose)● ○

Stress in "mongoose" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs⁄

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IPAˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs

Lettergrepenmon·goose

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