How many syllables in "nkossa"?

"nkossa" has 2 lettergrepen (nkos - sa).

How to divide "nkossa"?

"nkossa" divides into 2 parts: nkos · sa.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"nkossa": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nkos·sa

Hoofdklemtoon

nkos-SA(nkos · sa)○ ●

Stress in "nkossa" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ənˈkɑː.sə⁄

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