How many syllables in "nawab"?

"nawab" has 2 lettergrepen (na - wab).

How to divide "nawab"?

"nawab" divides into 2 parts: na · wab.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"nawab": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:na·wab

Hoofdklemtoon

na-WAB(na · wab)○ ●

Stress in "nawab" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄nəˈwɑːb⁄

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IPAnəˈwɑːb

Lettergrepenna·wab

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