How many syllables in "verboten"?

"verboten" has 3 lettergrepen (ver - bo - ten).

How to divide "verboten"?

"verboten" divides into 3 parts: ver · bo · ten.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"verboten": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ver·bo·ten

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ver-BO-ten(ver · bo · ten)○ ● ○

Stress in "verboten" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄vərˈboʊtən⁄

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IPAvərˈboʊtən

Lettergrepenver·bo·ten

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How many syllables in "verboten"?: "verboten" has 3 lettergrepen (ver - bo - ten).
How to divide "verboten"?: "verboten" divides into 3 parts: ver · bo · ten.
Where is the stress in "verboten"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "verboten"?: Say each syllable slowly (ver... bo... ten) and listen on SayItVid.