How many syllables in "bosphorus"?

"bosphorus" has 3 sílabas (bos - pho - rus).

How to divide "bosphorus"?

"bosphorus" divides into 3 parts: bos · pho · rus.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bos... pho... rus) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"bosphorus": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:bos·pho·rus

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BOS-pho-rus(bos · pho · rus)● ○ ○

Stress in "bosphorus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɒsfərəs⁄

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IPAˈbɒsfərəs

Sílabasbos·pho·rus

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