How many syllables in "niagara"?

"niagara" has 4 lettergrepen (ni - a - ga - ra).

How to divide "niagara"?

"niagara" divides into 4 parts: ni · a · ga · ra.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ni... a... ga... ra) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"niagara": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ni·a·ga·ra

Hoofdklemtoon

ni-A-ga-ra(ni · a · ga · ra)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "niagara" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄naɪˈæɡərə⁄

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Lettergrepenni·a·ga·ra

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How many syllables in "niagara"?: "niagara" has 4 lettergrepen (ni - a - ga - ra).
How to divide "niagara"?: "niagara" divides into 4 parts: ni · a · ga · ra.
Where is the stress in "niagara"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "niagara"?: Say each syllable slowly (ni... a... ga... ra) and listen on SayItVid.