How many syllables in "tofu"?

"tofu" has 2 lettergrepen (to - fu).

How to divide "tofu"?

"tofu" divides into 2 parts: to · fu.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"tofu": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:to·fu

Hoofdklemtoon

TO-fu(to · fu)● ○

Stress in "tofu" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtoʊ.fuː⁄

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IPAˈtoʊ.fuː

Lettergrepento·fu

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