How many syllables in "pulau"?

"pulau" has 2 lettergrepen (pu - lau).

How to divide "pulau"?

"pulau" divides into 2 parts: pu · lau.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"pulau": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pu·lau

Hoofdklemtoon

pu-LAU(pu · lau)○ ●

Stress in "pulau" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄puˈlaʊ⁄

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IPApuˈlaʊ

Lettergrepenpu·lau

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