How many syllables in haiku?

Syllables in haiku

2

haiku

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

How to say haiku

Pronunciation/ˈhaɪku/
2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

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Questions

How many syllables are in haiku?
Haiku has two syllables.
How do you divide haiku into syllables?
Haiku is said as /ˈhaɪku/, with two beats.
Which syllable is stressed in haiku?
The first syllable.

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