How many syllables in "puma"?

"puma" has 2 lettergrepen (pu - ma).

How to divide "puma"?

"puma" divides into 2 parts: pu · ma.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pu... ma) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"puma": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pu·ma

Hoofdklemtoon

PU-ma(pu · ma)● ○

Stress in "puma" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpjuː.mə⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈpjuː.mə

Lettergrepenpu·ma

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