How many syllables in "penang"?

"penang" has 2 lettergrepen (pe - nang).

How to divide "penang"?

"penang" divides into 2 parts: pe · nang.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"penang": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pe·nang

Hoofdklemtoon

pe-NANG(pe · nang)○ ●

Stress in "penang" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pɪˈnæŋ⁄

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IPApɪˈnæŋ

Lettergrepenpe·nang

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