How many syllables in "shonen"?

"shonen" has 2 lettergrepen (sho - nen).

How to divide "shonen"?

"shonen" divides into 2 parts: sho · nen.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"shonen": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sho·nen

Hoofdklemtoon

SHO-nen(sho · nen)● ○

Stress in "shonen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃoʊ.nən⁄

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IPAˈʃoʊ.nən

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