How many syllables in "zugzwang"?

"zugzwang" has 2 heceler (zug - zwang).

How to divide "zugzwang"?

"zugzwang" divides into 2 parts: zug · zwang.

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

Say each syllable slowly (zug... zwang) and listen on SayItVid.

Hece Rehberi

2 Heceler

"zugzwang": 2 heceler.

Heceler:zug·zwang

Birincil Vurgu

ZUG-zwang(zug · zwang)● ○

Stress in "zugzwang" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈzʌɡzwæŋ⁄

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IPAˈzʌɡzwæŋ

Hecelerzug·zwang

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In chess, it's called Zugzwang situations. So Zugzwang is a situation where everything is fine, but if you have to make a move, you lose. but if you have to make a move, you lose.

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