How many syllables in "shiva"?

"shiva" has 2 lettergrepen (shi - va).

How to divide "shiva"?

"shiva" divides into 2 parts: shi · va.

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

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

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"shiva": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:shi·va

Hoofdklemtoon

SHI-va(shi · va)● ○

Stress in "shiva" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃiːvə⁄

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Automatisch afspelen

IPAˈʃiːvə

Lettergrepenshi·va

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