How many syllables in "kenyan"?

"kenyan" has 2 sylaby (ken - yan).

How to divide "kenyan"?

"kenyan" divides into 2 parts: ken · yan.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ken... yan) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sylaby

"kenyan": 2 sylaby.

Sylaby:ken·yan

Główny akcent

KEN-yan(ken · yan)● ○

Stress in "kenyan" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɛn.jən⁄

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IPAˈkɛn.jən

Sylabyken·yan

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