How many syllables in bayou?

Syllables in bayou

2

bay·ou

Bayou has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say bayou

Pronunciation/ˈbaɪu/
2 syllables, BAY-ou · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say bayou slowly and listen for each vowel sound: bay, ou. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in bayou?
Bayou has two syllables.
How do you divide bayou into syllables?
Bayou divides as bay-ou.
Which syllable is stressed in bayou?
The first syllable (BAY-ou).

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