How many syllables in "boston"?

"boston" has 2 sílabas (bos - ton).

How to divide "boston"?

"boston" divides into 2 parts: bos · ton.

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

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

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"boston": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:bos·ton

Acento principal

BOS-ton(bos · ton)● ○

Stress in "boston" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɒstən⁄

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IPAˈbɒstən

Sílabasbos·ton

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How many syllables in "boston"?: "boston" has 2 sílabas (bos - ton).
How to divide "boston"?: "boston" divides into 2 parts: bos · ton.
Where is the stress in "boston"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "boston"?: Say each syllable slowly (bos... ton) and listen on SayItVid.