How many syllables in "espoused"?

"espoused" has 2 sílabas (es - poused).

How to divide "espoused"?

"espoused" divides into 2 parts: es · poused.

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

Say each syllable slowly (es... poused) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"espoused": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:es·poused

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es-POUSED(es · poused)○ ●

Stress in "espoused" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈspaʊzd⁄

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