How many syllables in "sequoia"?

"sequoia" has 3 lettergrepen (se - quoi - a).

How to divide "sequoia"?

"sequoia" divides into 3 parts: se · quoi · a.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"sequoia": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:se·quoi·a

Hoofdklemtoon

se-QUOI-a(se · quoi · a)○ ● ○

Stress in "sequoia" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄sɪˈkwɔɪ.ə⁄

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IPAsɪˈkwɔɪ.ə

Lettergrepense·quoi·a

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