How many syllables in "pyongyang"?

"pyongyang" has 2 lettergrepen (pyong - yang).

How to divide "pyongyang"?

"pyongyang" divides into 2 parts: pyong · yang.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"pyongyang": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pyong·yang

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PYONG-yang(pyong · yang)● ○

Stress in "pyongyang" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpjɔːŋ.jæŋ⁄

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IPAˈpjɔːŋ.jæŋ

Lettergrepenpyong·yang

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