How many syllables in "shaka"?

"shaka" has 2 lettergrepen (sha - ka).

How to divide "shaka"?

"shaka" divides into 2 parts: sha · ka.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"shaka": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sha·ka

Hoofdklemtoon

SHA-ka(sha · ka)● ○

Stress in "shaka" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃɑː.kə⁄

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IPAˈʃɑː.kə

Lettergrepensha·ka

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