Where is the stress in "ho"?

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

How to practice saying "ho"?

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1 音节

"ho": 1 音节.

音节:ho

主重音

HO(ho)●

Stress in "ho" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄hoʊ⁄

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I round my lips more for the beginning of the sound than I do for other words with the OH diphthong. HO-llllld. Then I go into the Dark L, where the back part of my tongue pulls back. Then I go into the Dark L, where the back part of my tongue pulls back.

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How many syllables in "ho"?: "ho" has 1 音节 (ho).
How to divide "ho"?: "ho" divides into 1 parts: ho.
Where is the stress in "ho"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ho"?: Say each syllable slowly (ho) and listen on SayItVid.