Ganges has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The holy man tiptoed his way across the Ganges. | |
| 2. | The river Ganges is considered sacred to Hindus. | |
| 3. | The Ganges is considered holy by the Hindus. | |
| 4. | Known as the water towers of Asia, the Himalayas feed 10 major rivers such as the Yangtze, the Ganges and the Indus. | |
| 5. | Bathing in the Ganges won't grant you nirvana, that's absurd. |