How many syllables in "nouveau"?

"nouveau" has 2 sílabas (nou - veau).

How to divide "nouveau"?

"nouveau" divides into 2 parts: nou · veau.

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

Say each syllable slowly (nou... veau) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"nouveau": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:nou·veau

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nou-VEAU(nou · veau)○ ●

Stress in "nouveau" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄nuːˈvoʊ⁄

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