How many syllables in "riyadh"?

"riyadh" has 2 lettergrepen (ri - yadh).

How to divide "riyadh"?

"riyadh" divides into 2 parts: ri · yadh.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"riyadh": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ri·yadh

Hoofdklemtoon

ri-YADH(ri · yadh)○ ●

Stress in "riyadh" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄riˈjɑːd⁄

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IPAriˈjɑːd

Lettergrepenri·yadh

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