How many syllables in "samoa"?

"samoa" has 3 lettergrepen (sa - mo - a).

How to divide "samoa"?

"samoa" divides into 3 parts: sa · mo · a.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sa... mo... a) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"samoa": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sa·mo·a

Hoofdklemtoon

sa-MO-a(sa · mo · a)○ ● ○

Stress in "samoa" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄səˈmoʊ.ə⁄

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IPAsəˈmoʊ.ə

Lettergrepensa·mo·a

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How many syllables in "samoa"?: "samoa" has 3 lettergrepen (sa - mo - a).
How to divide "samoa"?: "samoa" divides into 3 parts: sa · mo · a.
Where is the stress in "samoa"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "samoa"?: Say each syllable slowly (sa... mo... a) and listen on SayItVid.