How many syllables in "nirvan"?

"nirvan" has 2 lettergrepen (nir - van).

How to divide "nirvan"?

"nirvan" divides into 2 parts: nir · van.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"nirvan": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nir·van

Hoofdklemtoon

nir-VAN(nir · van)○ ●

Stress in "nirvan" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄nɪrˈvɑːn⁄

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IPAnɪrˈvɑːn

Lettergrepennir·van

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