How many syllables in "youssef"?

"youssef" has 2 lettergrepen (yous - sef).

How to divide "youssef"?

"youssef" divides into 2 parts: yous · sef.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"youssef": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:yous·sef

Hoofdklemtoon

YOUS-sef(yous · sef)● ○

Stress in "youssef" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈjuːsɛf⁄

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IPAˈjuːsɛf

Lettergrepenyous·sef

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