How many syllables in "zebra"?

"zebra" has 2 lettergrepen (ze - bra).

How to divide "zebra"?

"zebra" divides into 2 parts: ze · bra.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ze... bra) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"zebra": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ze·bra

Hoofdklemtoon

ZE-bra(ze · bra)● ○

Stress in "zebra" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈziː.brə⁄

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IPAˈziː.brə

Lettergrepenze·bra

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