How many syllables in "zombie"?

"zombie" has 2 lettergrepen (zom - bie).

How to divide "zombie"?

"zombie" divides into 2 parts: zom · bie.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"zombie": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:zom·bie

Hoofdklemtoon

ZOM-bie(zom · bie)● ○

Stress in "zombie" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈzɒm.bi⁄

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IPAˈzɒm.bi

Lettergrepenzom·bie

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