How many syllables in "waifu"?

"waifu" has 2 lettergrepen (wai - fu).

How to divide "waifu"?

"waifu" divides into 2 parts: wai · fu.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"waifu": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:wai·fu

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WAI-fu(wai · fu)● ○

Stress in "waifu" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwaɪ.fu⁄

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IPAˈwaɪ.fu

Lettergrepenwai·fu

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