How many syllables in "ndebele"?

"ndebele" has 3 lettergrepen (nde - be - le).

How to divide "ndebele"?

"ndebele" divides into 3 parts: nde · be · le.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"ndebele": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nde·be·le

Hoofdklemtoon

nde-BE-le(nde · be · le)○ ● ○

Stress in "ndebele" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄(ə)ndəˈbeɪleɪ⁄

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IPA(ə)ndəˈbeɪleɪ

Lettergrepennde·be·le

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How many syllables in "ndebele"?: "ndebele" has 3 lettergrepen (nde - be - le).
How to divide "ndebele"?: "ndebele" divides into 3 parts: nde · be · le.
Where is the stress in "ndebele"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ndebele"?: Say each syllable slowly (nde... be... le) and listen on SayItVid.