How many syllables in "tarzan"?

"tarzan" has 2 lettergrepen (tar - zan).

How to divide "tarzan"?

"tarzan" divides into 2 parts: tar · zan.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"tarzan": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tar·zan

Hoofdklemtoon

TAR-zan(tar · zan)● ○

Stress in "tarzan" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɑːr.zən⁄

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IPAˈtɑːr.zən

Lettergrepentar·zan

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