How many syllables in "oolong"?

"oolong" has 2 lettergrepen (oo - long).

How to divide "oolong"?

"oolong" divides into 2 parts: oo · long.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"oolong": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:oo·long

Hoofdklemtoon

OO-long(oo · long)● ○

Stress in "oolong" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈuːlɔːŋ⁄

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IPAˈuːlɔːŋ

Lettergrepenoo·long

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