How many syllables in "akimbo"?

"akimbo" has 3 音节 (a - kim - bo).

How to divide "akimbo"?

"akimbo" divides into 3 parts: a · kim · bo.

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

Say each syllable slowly (a... kim... bo) and listen on SayItVid.

音节指南

3 音节

"akimbo": 3 音节.

音节:a·kim·bo

主重音

a-KIM-bo(a · kim · bo)○ ● ○

Stress in "akimbo" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈkɪm.boʊ⁄

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音节a·kim·bo

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How many syllables in "akimbo"?: "akimbo" has 3 音节 (a - kim - bo).
How to divide "akimbo"?: "akimbo" divides into 3 parts: a · kim · bo.
Where is the stress in "akimbo"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "akimbo"?: Say each syllable slowly (a... kim... bo) and listen on SayItVid.