How many syllables in "niven"?

"niven" has 2 lettergrepen (ni - ven).

How to divide "niven"?

"niven" divides into 2 parts: ni · ven.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ni... ven) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"niven": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ni·ven

Hoofdklemtoon

NI-ven(ni · ven)● ○

Stress in "niven" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnɪvən⁄

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IPAˈnɪvən

Lettergrepenni·ven

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