How many syllables in "shiah"?

"shiah" has 2 lettergrepen (shi - ah).

How to divide "shiah"?

"shiah" divides into 2 parts: shi · ah.

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

Say each syllable slowly (shi... ah) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"shiah": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:shi·ah

Hoofdklemtoon

SHI-ah(shi · ah)● ○

Stress in "shiah" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃiːə⁄

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1/4

Automatisch afspelen

IPAˈʃiːə

Lettergrepenshi·ah

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