How many syllables in "diocese"?

"diocese" has 3 sílabas (di - o - cese).

How to divide "diocese"?

"diocese" divides into 3 parts: di · o · cese.

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

Say each syllable slowly (di... o... cese) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"diocese": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:di·o·cese

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DI-o-cese(di · o · cese)● ○ ○

Stress in "diocese" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs⁄

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Sílabasdi·o·cese

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