How many syllables in "monsoon"?

"monsoon" has 2 lettergrepen (mon - soon).

How to divide "monsoon"?

"monsoon" divides into 2 parts: mon · soon.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"monsoon": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mon·soon

Hoofdklemtoon

mon-SOON(mon · soon)○ ●

Stress in "monsoon" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄mɒnˈsuːn⁄

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IPAmɒnˈsuːn

Lettergrepenmon·soon

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